In Audacy's On Deadline Podcast, host Lauren Barry breaks down the latest situation in Ukraine and the controversy over its effort to join NATO. Staunch allies, including the United States, are hesitant to bring Ukraine into the alliance and risk provoking Russia, even as the former Soviet country struggles with its own internal conflict. Produced by Joe Hiti.

With a few remaining months of calm weather in Ukraine, there are talks of offensives on both sides of Russia's war. The Ukrainians are aiming to retake much of the southern, coastal areas seized by the Russians during their initial invasion. The Kremlin is talking about pushing forward with its campaign in the East, looking to control the entire Donbas region. But armies on both sides are more than a little exhausted, in terms of available fighters and weapons. And for the Ukrainians, that's where Western aid is absolutely critical. The Ukrainians are upping their requests for Western weapons, whether its more long-range precision missiles or fighter jets. They're reemphasizing that this is a fight for Ukraine's very survival ... as Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders make it clear their goal is still the destruction of Ukraine as a sovereign, independent country. Peter Mansoor is a retired U-S Army Colonel and former executive officer to General David Petraeus in Iraq. He's currently a professor of military history at THE Ohio State University.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a few remaining months of calm weather in Ukraine, there are talks of offensives on both sides of Russia's war. The Ukrainians are aiming to retake much of the southern, coastal areas seized by the Russians during their initial invasion. The Kremlin is talking about pushing forward with its campaign in the East, looking to control the entire Donbas region.But armies on both sides are more than a little exhausted, in terms of available fighters and weapons. And for the Ukrainians, that's where Western aid is absolutely critical.The Ukrainians are upping their requests for Western weapons, whether its more long-range precision missiles or fighter jets. They're reemphasizing that this is a fight for Ukraine's very survival ... as Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders make it clear their goal is still the destruction of Ukraine as a sovereign, independent country.Peter Mansoor is a retired U-S Army Colonel and former executive officer to General David Petraeus in Iraq. He's currently a professor of military history at THE Ohio State University.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life goes on across much of Ukraine, in spite of Russia's ongoing war in the eastern and southern sections of the country. While Ukrainians attempt to adjust to life during a hostile invasion, Russia's war has undoubtedly upended just about every facet of society, including arts and culture. Before the invasion, the Pro English Theater Group in Kyiv was putting on regular performances, building up followers and audiences and trying to make a name for themselves. When war broke out in February it put their plans on pause. The troupe of actors took shelter in a basement theater in the capital for about a month to stay safe from bombings and attacks. They used the time to rehearse new shows and are now out of the basement, back performing again.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life goes on across much of Ukraine, in spite of Russia's ongoing war in the eastern and southern sections of the country. While Ukrainians attempt to adjust to life during a hostile invasion, Russia's war has undoubtedly upended just about every facet of society, including arts and culture.Before the invasion, the Pro English Theater Group in Kyiv was putting on regular performances, building up followers and audiences and trying to make a name for themselves. When war broke out in February it put their plans on pause.The troupe of actors took shelter in a basement theater in the capital for about a month to stay safe from bombings and attacks. They used the time to rehearse new shows and are now out of the basement, back performing again.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Russia's war in Ukraine is being at least partially blamed for higher gas prices and surging inflation here in the U.S., in Europe the war could be tipping several countries into recessions. Germany and France's economies are showing signs of significant slowing, and countries across the continent are scrambling to make up for a loss of Russia oil and natural gas. In Italy, food banks are being forced to feed ever increasing numbers of people. While Europe struggles, however, Russia somehow seems to be holding steady. Russia's ruble is now considered one of the most valuable currencies in the world. And Russian leaders are bragging about how they've built up a fortress-like economy that can withstand harsh sanctions ... while their fossil fuel production remains at high levels. But those rosy predictions for the Russian economy are all short-term. How will its war in Ukraine effect Russia's long-term economic prospects? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Russia's war in Ukraine is being at least partially blamed for higher gas prices and surging inflation here in the U.S., in Europe the war could be tipping several countries into recessions. Germany and France's economies are showing signs of significant slowing, and countries across the continent are scrambling to make up for a loss of Russia oil and natural gas. In Italy, food banks are being forced to feed ever increasing numbers of people.While Europe struggles, however, Russia somehow seems to be holding steady.Russia's ruble is now considered one of the most valuable currencies in the world. And Russian leaders are bragging about how they've built up a fortress-like economy that can withstand harsh sanctions ... while their fossil fuel production remains at high levels.But those rosy predictions for the Russian economy are all short-term. How will its war in Ukraine effect Russia's long-term economic prospects? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boris Johnson is prime minister of Great Britain ... not the president of Ukraine. So Johnson's resignation announcement today obviously shouldn't have any intense, direct impact on Ukraine or its war against Russia. However "BoJo" as the Ukrainians took to calling him, was one of the earliest and strongest supporters of Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. He was also the first head of state to visit Kyiv while the war still raged. Ukraine might not have lost a leader today, but it lost a dedicated ally. Johnson's eventual departure as prime minister of the UK could impact relations with the US to a degree, especially when it comes to Russia and Ukraine. Even with changes in leadership and personalities, will the so-called "special relationship" between the U.S. and UK persist no matter what? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boris Johnson is prime minister of Great Britain ... not the president of Ukraine. So Johnson's resignation announcement today obviously shouldn't have any intense, direct impact on Ukraine or its war against Russia. However "BoJo" as the Ukrainians took to calling him, was one of the earliest and strongest supporters of Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. He was also the first head of state to visit Kyiv while the war still raged.Ukraine might not have lost a leader today, but it lost a dedicated ally.Johnson's eventual departure as prime minister of the UK could impact relations with the US to a degree, especially when it comes to Russia and Ukraine.Even with changes in leadership and personalities, will the so-called "special relationship" between the U.S. and UK persist no matter what? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the first part of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ended in failure, the Russians are starting to see results from their second act: the scaled down aim of controlling all of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region is getting closer to reality for Russia. Russia is working to secure its gains in the Donbas. Its forces have taken complete control of one of the provinces and are now focusing on one city where the mayor has urged civilians to evacuate as quickly as possible.  If Russia succeeds in controlling the Donbas, what does it do next in Ukraine? Both Vladimir Putin and several leading Russian politicians and generals have let on to the fact that they still have ambitions to control all of Ukraine and overthrow the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Even though Russia's first attempt to seize Kiev went nowhere, could they take another shot at it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the first part of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ended in failure, the Russians are starting to see results from their second act: the scaled down aim of controlling all of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region is getting closer to reality for Russia.Russia is working to secure its gains in the Donbas. Its forces have taken complete control of one of the provinces and are now focusing on one city where the mayor has urged civilians to evacuate as quickly as possible. If Russia succeeds in controlling the Donbas, what does it do next in Ukraine?Both Vladimir Putin and several leading Russian politicians and generals have let on to the fact that they still have ambitions to control all of Ukraine and overthrow the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Even though Russia's first attempt to seize Kiev went nowhere, could they take another shot at it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia is making gains in eastern Ukraine but at what cost?  WNBA star Brittney Griner is now asking President Biden directly to help get her out of Russia where she's been detained since February.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia is making gains in eastern Ukraine but at what cost? WNBA star Brittney Griner is now asking President Biden directly to help get her out of Russia where she's been detained since February.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot of attention was paid in the early days of Russia's invasion to the plight of millions of Ukrainians who had to flea their hometowns in advance of Russian forces descending on Kyiv. But once Russia's initial offensive flopped and the focus of the war shifted to the East, the world shifted much of its focus away from Ukrainian refugees. But there are still an estimated 5-million Ukrainians living outside of the country right now, as the war grinds on ... most of them set up temporarily scattered across Eastern Europe; there could be just as many or more who are internally displaced. Their desperate situations have not changed ... nor has their need for help. We spoke to a woman who left Mariupol early just before Russia started to attack. Mila and her family went to Spain. If you remember, Mila's grandma was stuck in Mariupol and she and her family weren't able to contact grandma for a couple weeks. Grandma has since evacuated the city and is safe. Mila's life has taken a bit of a different path than she thought before the war. She's now in Vienna, Austria.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot of attention was paid in the early days of Russia's invasion to the plight of millions of Ukrainians who had to flea their hometowns in advance of Russian forces descending on Kyiv. But once Russia's initial offensive flopped and the focus of the war shifted to the East, the world shifted much of its focus away from Ukrainian refugees.But there are still an estimated 5-million Ukrainians living outside of the country right now, as the war grinds on ... most of them set up temporarily scattered across Eastern Europe; there could be just as many or more who are internally displaced. Their desperate situations have not changed ... nor has their need for help.We spoke to a woman who left Mariupol early just before Russia started to attack. Mila and her family went to Spain. If you remember, Mila's grandma was stuck in Mariupol and she and her family weren't able to contact grandma for a couple weeks. Grandma has since evacuated the city and is safe. Mila's life has taken a bit of a different path than she thought before the war. She's now in Vienna, Austria.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Vladimir Putin thought his invasion of Ukraine might cower Eastern European countries and intimidate NATO to stay away from the Russian sphere of influence .... he badly miscalculated. As NATO wraps up its high-level meetings today in Madrid, they have formally invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance ... while the Biden administration is announcing dramatically scaled-up deployments of American troops to countries like Poland and the Baltics, right on Russia's doorstep. For the first time since the end of the Cold War there will be significant, and in many cases permanent positioning of American combat power in Eastern Europe. Meanwhile Russia continues stepping up its missile attacks over much of Ukraine. Seemingly without the ability to win clear-cut victories even in their scaled down operations in Eastern Ukraine, Putin and Russia will seek to terrorize Ukrainians into submission. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Vladimir Putin thought his invasion of Ukraine might cower Eastern European countries and intimidate NATO to stay away from the Russian sphere of influence .... he badly miscalculated. As NATO wraps up its high-level meetings today in Madrid, they have formally invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance ... while the Biden administration is announcing dramatically scaled-up deployments of American troops to countries like Poland and the Baltics, right on Russia's doorstep.For the first time since the end of the Cold War there will be significant, and in many cases permanent positioning of American combat power in Eastern Europe.Meanwhile Russia continues stepping up its missile attacks over much of Ukraine. Seemingly without the ability to win clear-cut victories even in their scaled down operations in Eastern Ukraine, Putin and Russia will seek to terrorize Ukrainians into submission. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Ukraine's defense of the eastern region of its country against Russia's onslaught of artillery and missiles isn't going great, there was one promising development for the beleaguered nation: Ukraine is now one step closer to becoming a member of the European Union. EU leaders granted the country "candidate status," which it also gave to Moldova, another Eastern European country living under the thumb of Russia.   This move is likely to anger the Russians. But it's precisely because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that the EU is moving so quickly to bring in these new countries. Ukraine's acceptance into the E-U is not guaranteed, and it's not without complications ... several EU member countries expressed reservations of admitting a large, war-torn country. Meanwhile Ukraine is still aspiring to be a member of NATO. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Ukraine's defense of the eastern region of its country against Russia's onslaught of artillery and missiles isn't going great, there was one promising development for the beleaguered nation: Ukraine is now one step closer to becoming a member of the European Union.EU leaders granted the country "candidate status," which it also gave to Moldova, another Eastern European country living under the thumb of Russia.  This move is likely to anger the Russians.But it's precisely because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that the EU is moving so quickly to bring in these new countries. Ukraine's acceptance into the E-U is not guaranteed, and it's not without complications ... several EU member countries expressed reservations of admitting a large, war-torn country.Meanwhile Ukraine is still aspiring to be a member of NATO. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia's war grinds on in Eastern Ukraine, we're learning a bit more about the fates of two Americans who were volunteers fighting for the Ukrainian army when they were captured by Russians. A Kremlin spokeperson has acknowledged that the two Americans ... both military vets ... were in Russian custody. He called them "soldiers of fortune" and said the Geneva conventions and the wartime protections they provide fighters do not apply in their case, since Russia considers them mercenaries. The two Americans were fighting with a small group of foreign soldiers and went missing in action when their platoon came under heavy fire in a village near Kharkiv, which is about 25 miles from the Russian border. On Russian state television there have already been suggestions that the two men should be tried and executed for war crimes. Can and would the U-S try to help free them? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia's war grinds on in Eastern Ukraine, we're learning a bit more about the fates of two Americans who were volunteers fighting for the Ukrainian army when they were captured by Russians.A Kremlin spokeperson has acknowledged that the two Americans ... both military vets ... were in Russian custody. He called them "soldiers of fortune" and said the Geneva conventions and the wartime protections they provide fighters do not apply in their case, since Russia considers them mercenaries.The two Americans were fighting with a small group of foreign soldiers and went missing in action when their platoon came under heavy fire in a village near Kharkiv, which is about 25 miles from the Russian border.On Russian state television there have already been suggestions that the two men should be tried and executed for war crimes.Can and would the U-S try to help free them? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Russians hoped to pull off a lightening strike on Kyiv and rule most of Ukraine within weeks, when it launched the invasion of its neighbor back in February. And in the weeks afterwards when Russian forces were forced to retreat from the capital, Ukrainians hoped they had Russians on the run. Four months later and the war in Ukraine could last well beyond anyone's expectations. NATO's Secretary General says Russia's war in Ukraine could go on for years and the effort requires sustained Western support during that time. This comes as Ukraine's deputy defense minister says Russia has ordered its military to overrun the entire eastern Donbas region by next Sunday. That territory could prove difficult for Ukraine to win back once the Russians have dug in with defenses. And yet the Ukrainian government and military stands by its goals in this war: win back every square inch of Ukrainian territory taken by Russian, including Crimea. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Russians hoped to pull off a lightening strike on Kyiv and rule most of Ukraine within weeks, when it launched the invasion of its neighbor back in February.And in the weeks afterwards when Russian forces were forced to retreat from the capital, Ukrainians hoped they had Russians on the run.Four months later and the war in Ukraine could last well beyond anyone's expectations. NATO's Secretary General says Russia's war in Ukraine could go on for years and the effort requires sustained Western support during that time.This comes as Ukraine's deputy defense minister says Russia has ordered its military to overrun the entire eastern Donbas region by next Sunday. That territory could prove difficult for Ukraine to win back once the Russians have dug in with defenses.And yet the Ukrainian government and military stands by its goals in this war: win back every square inch of Ukrainian territory taken by Russian, including Crimea. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds, and possibly thousands, of foreign fighters flocked to Ukraine in February and March, eager to take up arms to beat back Russia's invasion. Among those fighters were several Americans, most of them with military experience eager to help out the Ukrainian cause ... so the deaths or captures of American fighters there was probably inevitable. And indeed it has happened, two Americans--both military vets--were captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine ... and already they're being discussed and featured on Russian TV, where presenters are calling for their trials and executions. Would the fates of these two American fights in Ukraine potentially lead to further U.S. involvement in the war? Meanwhile today in Kyiv, another foreign leader dropped in to visit President Zelensky. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his second trip to Ukraine, promising continued support of their war effort. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds, and possibly thousands, of foreign fighters flocked to Ukraine in February and March, eager to take up arms to beat back Russia's invasion. Among those fighters were several Americans, most of them with military experience eager to help out the Ukrainian cause ... so the deaths or captures of American fighters there was probably inevitable.And indeed it has happened, two Americans--both military vets--were captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine ... and already they're being discussed and featured on Russian TV, where presenters are calling for their trials and executions. Would the fates of these two American fights in Ukraine potentially lead to further U.S. involvement in the war?Meanwhile today in Kyiv, another foreign leader dropped in to visit President Zelensky. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his second trip to Ukraine, promising continued support of their war effort. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of that enthusiasm and optimism from the early days of Russia's war in Ukraine, when Ukrainians were able to beat back the Russian offensive on Kyiv, has turned to pessimism in recent weeks. That's because Russia's brutal, grinding campaign in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine is paying dividends. Out-gunned and out-manned, the Ukrainian military continues to take horrible losses in the East; and the Russians continue to advance in their land grab. Russian forces now control most of the Donbas region. And Vladimir Putin now has his land bridge to Russian-occupied Crimea. Today the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania met with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy today in Kyiv. They're pledging support but there's concern that support could be cracking. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of that enthusiasm and optimism from the early days of Russia's war in Ukraine, when Ukrainians were able to beat back the Russian offensive on Kyiv, has turned to pessimism in recent weeks. That's because Russia's brutal, grinding campaign in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine is paying dividends.Out-gunned and out-manned, the Ukrainian military continues to take horrible losses in the East; and the Russians continue to advance in their land grab.Russian forces now control most of the Donbas region. And Vladimir Putin now has his land bridge to Russian-occupied Crimea.Today the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania met with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy today in Kyiv. They're pledging support but there's concern that support could be cracking. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine back in February, the United States and most Western immediately launched what they claimed would be crippling sanctions against Russia and Vladimir Putin. There would be little to no loopholes or exceptions, leaders like President Biden promised, and the sanctions would be unrelenting with the goal of severely degrading Russia's ability to fight in Ukraine. Fast forward four months later and the jury remains very much out on the impact of those sanctions.   In fact, some members of the Biden administration are now acknowledging that sanctions might have caused just as much harm to the U.S. economy as the Russia's. Rising energy and food costs in the U.S., which at least in part can be directly tied to sanctions against Russia, have become two of the main drivers of inflation, which hit a 40-year high this month. Russia's recent oil profits due to rising prices have made up for a loss in exports from the sanctions. And Bloomberg News is reporting that some Biden administration officials also worry that sanctions on Russia aren't stopping the invasion of Ukraine and are instead exacerbating inflation, worsening food insecurity, and punishing ordinary Russians To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine back in February, the United States and most Western immediately launched what they claimed would be crippling sanctions against Russia and Vladimir Putin. There would be little to no loopholes or exceptions, leaders like President Biden promised, and the sanctions would be unrelenting with the goal of severely degrading Russia's ability to fight in Ukraine.Fast forward four months later and the jury remains very much out on the impact of those sanctions.  In fact, some members of the Biden administration are now acknowledging that sanctions might have caused just as much harm to the U.S. economy as the Russia's.Rising energy and food costs in the U.S., which at least in part can be directly tied to sanctions against Russia, have become two of the main drivers of inflation, which hit a 40-year high this month.Russia's recent oil profits due to rising prices have made up for a loss in exports from the sanctions. And Bloomberg News is reporting that some Biden administration officials also worry that sanctions on Russia aren't stopping the invasion of Ukraine and are instead exacerbating inflation, worsening food insecurity, and punishing ordinary Russians To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia plays no direct role in Russia's war against Ukraine. The Persian Gulf kingdom isn't providing weapons to Ukrainians nor are they siding with the Russians. And yet the oil producing giant is one key factor in energy prices that have shot through the roof since Russian forces first entered Ukraine back in February. So we're going to take a closer look at record high gas prices forcing President Biden to play nice with Saudi Arabia ... the president has confirmed he'll visit the country next month.  Then we head back to Ukraine where the Russian offensive in the eastern part of the country is grinding on with devastating consequences, both for the local population there and the outgunned Ukrainian army, which has taken a lot of casualties over the last month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia plays no direct role in Russia's war against Ukraine. The Persian Gulf kingdom isn't providing weapons to Ukrainians nor are they siding with the Russians. And yet the oil producing giant is one key factor in energy prices that have shot through the roof since Russian forces first entered Ukraine back in February.So we're going to take a closer look at record high gas prices forcing President Biden to play nice with Saudi Arabia ... the president has confirmed he'll visit the country next month. Then we head back to Ukraine where the Russian offensive in the eastern part of the country is grinding on with devastating consequences, both for the local population there and the outgunned Ukrainian army, which has taken a lot of casualties over the last month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's offensive in eastern Ukraine is making slow and steady progress. Russian troops are getting closer to fully taking over a key strategic city that might enable it to completely control the Donbas region which is the industrial heartland of the country. Hope isn't lost for Ukraine but is Russia bolstered by the decreasing focus on Ukraine by the West? Aaron David Miller is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a CNN Global Affairs Analyst. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's offensive in eastern Ukraine is making slow and steady progress. Russian troops are getting closer to fully taking over a key strategic city that might enable it to completely control the Donbas region which is the industrial heartland of the country. Hope isn't lost for Ukraine but is Russia bolstered by the decreasing focus on Ukraine by the West? Aaron David Miller is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a CNN Global Affairs Analyst. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on, the Russian economy faces increasing isolation from months of tough sanctions. Trying to offset the consequences at home, Vladimir Putin is doing his best to cozy up to China ... one of the few remaining countries in the world that is openly friendly toward Russia. The two countries announced a new bridge of "special symbolic meaning" in hopes of boosting trade. This comes as the World Trade Organization is warning that the war could lead to a global food crisis that could last for years. There has been some speculation that Putin is focused on disrupting Ukraine's grain and wheat production and exports for the precise purpose of causing food shortages ... in the hopes that will lead to the international community pressuring the Ukrainians to sue for peace. No matter the motivation, Russia's war is causing reverberations far beyond the borders of Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on, the Russian economy faces increasing isolation from months of tough sanctions. Trying to offset the consequences at home, Vladimir Putin is doing his best to cozy up to China ... one of the few remaining countries in the world that is openly friendly toward Russia.The two countries announced a new bridge of "special symbolic meaning" in hopes of boosting trade. This comes as the World Trade Organization is warning that the war could lead to a global food crisis that could last for years.There has been some speculation that Putin is focused on disrupting Ukraine's grain and wheat production and exports for the precise purpose of causing food shortages ... in the hopes that will lead to the international community pressuring the Ukrainians to sue for peace.No matter the motivation, Russia's war is causing reverberations far beyond the borders of Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia's campaign in Eastern Ukraine grinds on, the United Kingdom is the latest country to commit to sending heavier weapons to the Ukrainian side. After the Biden administration announced it's sending multiple launch rocket systems, the UK said it's sending similar missile launches capable of matching the Russian artillery barrages that now rain down on Ukraine cities in the Donbas on an hourly basis. This has clearly caught the attention of Vladimir Putin. The Russian warned the U-S and Britain not to send longer-range rockets to Ukraine. Putin says that'll lead Russia to launch more bombing attacks. Of course all of Ukraine is already living under the threat of Russian attacks. Just this weekend several cruise missiles slammed into targets in Kyiv, the first time the capital city has been bombed in at least a month. Will western countries be intimidated by Putin's posturing ... or at this point in a war that's dragged on for nearly four months, is there not much fear of Russian retaliation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia's campaign in Eastern Ukraine grinds on, the United Kingdom is the latest country to commit to sending heavier weapons to the Ukrainian side. After the Biden administration announced it's sending multiple launch rocket systems, the UK said it's sending similar missile launches capable of matching the Russian artillery barrages that now rain down on Ukraine cities in the Donbas on an hourly basis.This has clearly caught the attention of Vladimir Putin. The Russian warned the U-S and Britain not to send longer-range rockets to Ukraine. Putin says that'll lead Russia to launch more bombing attacks.Of course all of Ukraine is already living under the threat of Russian attacks. Just this weekend several cruise missiles slammed into targets in Kyiv, the first time the capital city has been bombed in at least a month.Will western countries be intimidated by Putin's posturing ... or at this point in a war that's dragged on for nearly four months, is there not much fear of Russian retaliation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reached it's 100th day, and even after thousands of deaths, billions of dollars worth of destruction and repeated Russian failures to achieve their goals ... the war rages on. With the focus of the fight in Eastern Ukraine, Russia seems to be increasingly confident it can occupy and hold Ukrainian territories for the long term. And to that point, the Russians have been making progress in capturing some key towns in Ukraine's Donbas region. Ukraine's president Zelensky now says Russia controls about a fifth of the country's territory. Meanwhile Vladimir Putin seems to be digging in for a war of attrition, hoping to outlast both Ukraine's military and the resolve of Western countries and NATO. Putin is calculating that the financial and military support from the West will soon start to level off ... and even decline. What might happen in the next 100 days? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reached it's 100th day, and even after thousands of deaths, billions of dollars worth of destruction and repeated Russian failures to achieve their goals ... the war rages on. With the focus of the fight in Eastern Ukraine, Russia seems to be increasingly confident it can occupy and hold Ukrainian territories for the long term.And to that point, the Russians have been making progress in capturing some key towns in Ukraine's Donbas region.Ukraine's president Zelensky now says Russia controls about a fifth of the country's territory.Meanwhile Vladimir Putin seems to be digging in for a war of attrition, hoping to outlast both Ukraine's military and the resolve of Western countries and NATO. Putin is calculating that the financial and military support from the West will soon start to level off ... and even decline.What might happen in the next 100 days? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There has been grim news coming out of Eastern Ukraine over the last few days, as the Russian military has picked up its pace of seizing more territory in Ukraine's Donbas region. Its troops are close to completely taking over a key city that would further a Russian foothold ... and Ukrainian president Zelensky has spoken ominously about mounting casualties among his forces.  This comes as Ukraine is waiting for more weapons and aid from the U-S and other Western countries. Among the next cache of weapons on the way are long-range rocket systems ... and there are reports that the U.S. is on the verge of selling Ukraine advanced unmanned drones capable of firing on Russian targets.  Can Ukraine, with the help of the U.S. and others, hold off the Russian offensive? And what does Europe look like after the war ends?  With us is retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and author of the new book To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There has been grim news coming out of Eastern Ukraine over the last few days, as the Russian military has picked up its pace of seizing more territory in Ukraine's Donbas region. Its troops are close to completely taking over a key city that would further a Russian foothold ... and Ukrainian president Zelensky has spoken ominously about mounting casualties among his forces. This comes as Ukraine is waiting for more weapons and aid from the U-S and other Western countries. Among the next cache of weapons on the way are long-range rocket systems ... and there are reports that the U.S. is on the verge of selling Ukraine advanced unmanned drones capable of firing on Russian targets. Can Ukraine, with the help of the U.S. and others, hold off the Russian offensive? And what does Europe look like after the war ends? With us is retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and author of the new book To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine rages into its fourth month, there is intense fighting underway in the eastern part of the country as Russia looks to extend its land grab. And even with international sanctions aimed at Russia that have been described as some of the toughest ever initiated in the modern era, the Kremlin continues to sell oil and gas that helps to bankroll its war effort in Ukraine. Well the European Union has taken a big step against Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine ... It's agreed to ban most imports of Russian oil. The EU is aiming to cut off 90-percent of Russian oil imports by year's end. Europe is the world's biggest buyer of Russian energy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine rages into its fourth month, there is intense fighting underway in the eastern part of the country as Russia looks to extend its land grab. And even with international sanctions aimed at Russia that have been described as some of the toughest ever initiated in the modern era, the Kremlin continues to sell oil and gas that helps to bankroll its war effort in Ukraine.Well the European Union has taken a big step against Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine ... It's agreed to ban most imports of Russian oil. The EU is aiming to cut off 90-percent of Russian oil imports by year's end. Europe is the world's biggest buyer of Russian energy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war in Ukraine is raging on, and Russian forces are slowly gaining ground in the east. There are concerns that the Donbas region could soon look like the besieged port city of Mariupol. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war in Ukraine is raging on, and Russian forces are slowly gaining ground in the east. There are concerns that the Donbas region could soon look like the besieged port city of Mariupol. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first war crimes trial out of the Russia-Ukraine war is over. A captured Russian tank commander pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian and today inside of a Kyiv courtroom was sentenced to life in prison. But Russian officials today hinted that they'll be conducting their own trials of Ukrainian soldiers, with the recently surrendered defenders from Mariupol the primary targets for tribunals. Will this be the first of many war crimes trials to come out of this conflict?  Then we're going to briefly turn away from Ukraine and look toward another potential conflict that could closely mirror what's been playing out in Eastern Europe since February ... and that's China and Taiwan. During his trip through Asia, President Biden said the U-S will defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. We'll take a closer look at what that does to relations with China.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first war crimes trial out of the Russia-Ukraine war is over. A captured Russian tank commander pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian and today inside of a Kyiv courtroom was sentenced to life in prison. But Russian officials today hinted that they'll be conducting their own trials of Ukrainian soldiers, with the recently surrendered defenders from Mariupol the primary targets for tribunals. Will this be the first of many war crimes trials to come out of this conflict? Then we're going to briefly turn away from Ukraine and look toward another potential conflict that could closely mirror what's been playing out in Eastern Europe since February ... and that's China and Taiwan. During his trip through Asia, President Biden said the U-S will defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. We'll take a closer look at what that does to relations with China.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia invaded Ukraine nearly 3 months ago, and there's no end in sight to the fighting. Putin appears focused now on the Donbas region in Ukraine's east, which is home to a number of Russian-backed separatist groups. But as has been the case for much of the war, things aren't going well for Russia. Ukrainian authorities say they recently repelled a Russian attack in the region. Still, things have been extremely difficult for Ukrainians. Journalists are trying to work while covering a war fought on their home soil. We speak to Illia Ponomarenko, a defense and security reporter at the Kyiv Independent, an English-language media outlet in Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia invaded Ukraine nearly 3 months ago, and there's no end in sight to the fighting. Putin appears focused now on the Donbas region in Ukraine's east, which is home to a number of Russian-backed separatist groups. But as has been the case for much of the war, things aren't going well for Russia. Ukrainian authorities say they recently repelled a Russian attack in the region.Still, things have been extremely difficult for Ukrainians. Journalists are trying to work while covering a war fought on their home soil. We speak to Illia Ponomarenko, a defense and security reporter at the Kyiv Independent, an English-language media outlet in Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After failing to capture the capital city of Kyiv, the Russian army has shifted it's focus to Eastern Ukraine.  Russia now controls much of Southern Ukraine, including the port city of Mariupol. And it's in the middle of a battle for the Donbas region in Ukraine's east, which is known as the country's "industrial heartland." But what is it exactly that Vladimir Putin is trying to achieve now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After failing to capture the capital city of Kyiv, the Russian army has shifted it's focus to Eastern Ukraine. Russia now controls much of Southern Ukraine, including the port city of Mariupol. And it's in the middle of a battle for the Donbas region in Ukraine's east, which is known as the country's "industrial heartland."But what is it exactly that Vladimir Putin is trying to achieve now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mariupol has fallen. The port city in the southeastern corner of Ukraine had arguably received the worst of shelling, bombing and attacks in this war, with much of the city reduced to ruble. A group of several hundred Ukrainian soldiers had been holding out inside of a massive steel plant, refusing to surrender. But now there's word that the last remaining Ukrainians have been evacuated ... and Mariupol is in Russian hands. So that's one setback on the battlefield for Ukraine; but one doesn't have to look far for success stories. Up in Kharkiv, not only has the Ukrainian Army pushed back the Russians and recaptured territory ... they've managed to drive all the way to the Russian border. We'll take a look at both battles and the current state of Russia's war in Ukraine as it is on the verge of entering its fourth month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mariupol has fallen.The port city in the southeastern corner of Ukraine had arguably received the worst of shelling, bombing and attacks in this war, with much of the city reduced to ruble. A group of several hundred Ukrainian soldiers had been holding out inside of a massive steel plant, refusing to surrender. But now there's word that the last remaining Ukrainians have been evacuated ... and Mariupol is in Russian hands.So that's one setback on the battlefield for Ukraine; but one doesn't have to look far for success stories. Up in Kharkiv, not only has the Ukrainian Army pushed back the Russians and recaptured territory ... they've managed to drive all the way to the Russian border.We'll take a look at both battles and the current state of Russia's war in Ukraine as it is on the verge of entering its fourth month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's how deeply Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be changing the security environment in Europe: even Switzerland, famous for its commitment to neutrality that's been in place through many, many wars .... is considering joining NATO. With Finland and Sweden, two long time NATO-holdouts now taking formal steps to join the Alliance, Switzerland's defense ministry is calling for closer ties to NATO; and they're pointing to the security threat posed to all of Europe by the Russians. The invasion of Ukraine could touch off one of the biggest European security realignments since the end of World War II. NATO's nascent expansion is not without its complications, however. Turkey's president continues to voice his hesitations to approve Finland and Sweden's memberships ... and a bigger NATO could mean a more hectic alliance, with more potential for disagreements. But one way or another, NATO looks set to become a lot more fearsome as a military alliance ... not exactly what Vladimir Putin had in mind when he launched his war in Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's how deeply Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be changing the security environment in Europe: even Switzerland, famous for its commitment to neutrality that's been in place through many, many wars .... is considering joining NATO.With Finland and Sweden, two long time NATO-holdouts now taking formal steps to join the Alliance, Switzerland's defense ministry is calling for closer ties to NATO; and they're pointing to the security threat posed to all of Europe by the Russians.The invasion of Ukraine could touch off one of the biggest European security realignments since the end of World War II.NATO's nascent expansion is not without its complications, however. Turkey's president continues to voice his hesitations to approve Finland and Sweden's memberships ... and a bigger NATO could mean a more hectic alliance, with more potential for disagreements.But one way or another, NATO looks set to become a lot more fearsome as a military alliance ... not exactly what Vladimir Putin had in mind when he launched his war in Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's military says it recently did major damage to Russian units looking to cross a key river in the northeastern part of the country, inflicting what it says were hundreds of casualties among Russian soldiers ... and a significant loss of armor and equipment. And yet the situation on the ground in both Eastern and Southern Ukraine hasn't changed much in recent days. The war has ground into a stalemate that neither side seems totally capable of winning ... and yet neither side is ready to make concessions. Meanwhile there's a possible fly in the ointment in what looked to be a sure-thing expansion of NATO, by welcoming Finland and Sweden into the alliance. Today Turkey's president raised concerns about allowing the two Nordic countries to join NATO under rushed timetables. It could all be a negotiating ploy to make sure Turkey, which maintains one of NATO's most powerful militaries, gets something out of the deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's military says it recently did major damage to Russian units looking to cross a key river in the northeastern part of the country, inflicting what it says were hundreds of casualties among Russian soldiers ... and a significant loss of armor and equipment. And yet the situation on the ground in both Eastern and Southern Ukraine hasn't changed much in recent days.The war has ground into a stalemate that neither side seems totally capable of winning ... and yet neither side is ready to make concessions.Meanwhile there's a possible fly in the ointment in what looked to be a sure-thing expansion of NATO, by welcoming Finland and Sweden into the alliance. Today Turkey's president raised concerns about allowing the two Nordic countries to join NATO under rushed timetables.It could all be a negotiating ploy to make sure Turkey, which maintains one of NATO's most powerful militaries, gets something out of the deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finland is a country that knows a thing or two about Russian aggression. After all, the Finns fought a war against Russia in 1940, as Joseph Stalin tried to pull off a land grab in Finland, in the midst of World War II raging in Europe. And yet, up until this year Finland has maintained a more-or-less neutral position in international affairs and had resisted joining NATO. Russia's war in Ukraine quickly changed all of that, with the Finns looking set to formally apply for NATO membership in the coming weeks ... on the way to becoming part of the Alliance by the end of this year. Not surprisingly, the Russians are not thrilled about that prospect. Russia is vowing to take ‘retaliatory steps’ after Finland announced it will move to join NATO without delay; Sweden working on a similar move. It's just some of the unintended consequences of Vladimir Putin's move to seize Ukraine ... as he's managed to increase unity and cooperation among NATO countries to their high levels, perhaps since the Cold War. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finland is a country that knows a thing or two about Russian aggression. After all, the Finns fought a war against Russia in 1940, as Joseph Stalin tried to pull off a land grab in Finland, in the midst of World War II raging in Europe. And yet, up until this year Finland has maintained a more-or-less neutral position in international affairs and had resisted joining NATO.Russia's war in Ukraine quickly changed all of that, with the Finns looking set to formally apply for NATO membership in the coming weeks ... on the way to becoming part of the Alliance by the end of this year. Not surprisingly, the Russians are not thrilled about that prospect.Russia is vowing to take ‘retaliatory steps’ after Finland announced it will move to join NATO without delay; Sweden working on a similar move. It's just some of the unintended consequences of Vladimir Putin's move to seize Ukraine ... as he's managed to increase unity and cooperation among NATO countries to their high levels, perhaps since the Cold War. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One almost instant reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine was the rush of countries looking to either join NATO or strengthen their ties to the military alliance. Finland and Sweden, two Scandinavian countries that have long preferred to keep an independent stance on their strategic partnerships, reversed course in a hurry after Russia launched its war. Both countries are now on pace to join NATO by the end of this year. But the United Kingdom is jumping the gun a bit, which could complicate already tense relationships across Eastern Europe. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reached agreements with Sweden and Finland to defend them if they are attacked by Russia ... and vice versa, the Scandinavian pair promised to come to the military aid of the U-K. Meanwhile intense fighting continues in Eastern and Southern Ukraine, with the war increasingly looking like a drawn-out stalemate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One almost instant reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine was the rush of countries looking to either join NATO or strengthen their ties to the military alliance. Finland and Sweden, two Scandinavian countries that have long preferred to keep an independent stance on their strategic partnerships, reversed course in a hurry after Russia launched its war.Both countries are now on pace to join NATO by the end of this year. But the United Kingdom is jumping the gun a bit, which could complicate already tense relationships across Eastern Europe.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reached agreements with Sweden and Finland to defend them if they are attacked by Russia ... and vice versa, the Scandinavian pair promised to come to the military aid of the U-K.Meanwhile intense fighting continues in Eastern and Southern Ukraine, with the war increasingly looking like a drawn-out stalemate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Digging in for the long haul -- that's how the U.S. Director of National Intelligence characterized Vladimir Putin's strategy as his invasion of Ukraine enters its 3rd month. DNI Avril Haines, in testimony before a Senate committee, described Russia's effort in Eastern Ukraine as a slow moving slog ... it's the U.S. intelligence assessment that Putin is hoping the attention of NATO and the West on Ukraine starts to wane over time. So what's the latest from the Donbas region, where the majority of recent fighting is happening ... is Mariupol still not totally under Russian control ... and is the war in Ukraine turning into a stalemate? We'll ask. We'll then check in with one of the millions of Ukrainian families that was forced to pick up and move to avoid Russian troops, refugees within their own country. But we start with an update on the fighting and what the American intelligence community believes are Vladimir Putin's goals to create a "land bridge" stretching from Russian-controlled Crimea all the way to the Ukrainian city of Odessa. That may very well be what Putin wants, but can his beat up military actually achieve that? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Digging in for the long haul -- that's how the U.S. Director of National Intelligence characterized Vladimir Putin's strategy as his invasion of Ukraine enters its 3rd month. DNI Avril Haines, in testimony before a Senate committee, described Russia's effort in Eastern Ukraine as a slow moving slog ... it's the U.S. intelligence assessment that Putin is hoping the attention of NATO and the West on Ukraine starts to wane over time.So what's the latest from the Donbas region, where the majority of recent fighting is happening ... is Mariupol still not totally under Russian control ... and is the war in Ukraine turning into a stalemate? We'll ask.We'll then check in with one of the millions of Ukrainian families that was forced to pick up and move to avoid Russian troops, refugees within their own country.But we start with an update on the fighting and what the American intelligence community believes are Vladimir Putin's goals to create a "land bridge" stretching from Russian-controlled Crimea all the way to the Ukrainian city of Odessa.That may very well be what Putin wants, but can his beat up military actually achieve that? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was Victory Day in Moscow, usually cause for swelling Russian patriotism and a display of military might with parading soldiers, thanks and fighter jets marching through Red Square. While there were the requisite soldiers and tanks, it was a subdued Victory Day event for Vladimir Putin and Russia's elite ... Putin didn't call for mass mobilization of hundreds of thousands more Russian soldiers, nor did he declare any kind of victory in his war in Ukraine. Instead Putin presented a list of the usual manufactured reasons for his invasion of Ukraine ... and his usual grievances against NATO and the West. We will take a closer look at what Victory Day means for the ongoing war in Ukraine. And we go live to Kyiv to talk with a group of filmmakers ... who are both U.S. Army veterans ... embedded on the front lines with Ukrainian forces.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was Victory Day in Moscow, usually cause for swelling Russian patriotism and a display of military might with parading soldiers, thanks and fighter jets marching through Red Square. While there were the requisite soldiers and tanks, it was a subdued Victory Day event for Vladimir Putin and Russia's elite ... Putin didn't call for mass mobilization of hundreds of thousands more Russian soldiers, nor did he declare any kind of victory in his war in Ukraine.Instead Putin presented a list of the usual manufactured reasons for his invasion of Ukraine ... and his usual grievances against NATO and the West. We will take a closer look at what Victory Day means for the ongoing war in Ukraine.And we go live to Kyiv to talk with a group of filmmakers ... who are both U.S. Army veterans ... embedded on the front lines with Ukrainian forces.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9th is a date that has long been circled on the calendar for all observers of Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. That is the day that Russia marks its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II; a day usually filled with patriotic bravado about Russia's military strength and power.   With May 9th coming up on Monday, there are growing fears that Russia and Vladimir Putin ... desperate for any kind of at least symbolic victory to prove their invasion of Ukraine is going as planned ... will significantly ramp up attacks and provocations over the next couple of days. So we'll head to Ukraine for the latest from the battlefield. And we'll then talk with one woman who stayed in Kyiv during the early days of the war and remains there now ... about a city that's not quite at war, but not at peace either. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has picked up in the Eastern and Southern parts of the country, with Ukraine's army on the counterattack in several areas of the Donbas region. Meanwhile most of the bombed out, largely destroyed port city of Mariupol remains in Russian control. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9th is a date that has long been circled on the calendar for all observers of Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. That is the day that Russia marks its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II; a day usually filled with patriotic bravado about Russia's military strength and power.  With May 9th coming up on Monday, there are growing fears that Russia and Vladimir Putin ... desperate for any kind of at least symbolic victory to prove their invasion of Ukraine is going as planned ... will significantly ramp up attacks and provocations over the next couple of days. So we'll head to Ukraine for the latest from the battlefield.And we'll then talk with one woman who stayed in Kyiv during the early days of the war and remains there now ... about a city that's not quite at war, but not at peace either.Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has picked up in the Eastern and Southern parts of the country, with Ukraine's army on the counterattack in several areas of the Donbas region. Meanwhile most of the bombed out, largely destroyed port city of Mariupol remains in Russian control. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The battle for the southern Ukrainian port town of Mariupol may be coming to its final stages as the last defenders hold off Russian forces. At the same time, heavy fighting reported all along the eastern front. And there are even reports that the Ukrainian military is on the counterattack, pushing back Russian forces in several areas in the Donbas region. One of the biggest bombshells to drop involving this war didn't actually land in Ukraine--it landed on the pages of the New York Times, where several of their sources within the U.S. Defense Department confirmed that they've been providing the Ukrainian military with locations and intel on the positions of Russian generals on the battlefield. And that the Ukrainians have been using the intel to pinpoint and kill several of those generals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The battle for the southern Ukrainian port town of Mariupol may be coming to its final stages as the last defenders hold off Russian forces. At the same time, heavy fighting reported all along the eastern front.And there are even reports that the Ukrainian military is on the counterattack, pushing back Russian forces in several areas in the Donbas region.One of the biggest bombshells to drop involving this war didn't actually land in Ukraine--it landed on the pages of the New York Times, where several of their sources within the U.S. Defense Department confirmed that they've been providing the Ukrainian military with locations and intel on the positions of Russian generals on the battlefield.And that the Ukrainians have been using the intel to pinpoint and kill several of those generals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even while most of the fighting remains in Eastern Ukraine, Russia continues to remind Kyiv that it can strike in any part of the country, at any time. More missile strikes over the last 24 hours were aimed at Lviv in Western Ukraine, as the Russians were reportedly aiming for railroad links. That's key because those rail lines are being used to send western weapons toward the front lines in the Donbas region. At the same time, the European Union says it's planning a ban on all its member nations importing oil from Russia as efforts continue to hit Moscow with tough economic sanctions. And that's key because even with a lot of talk about weaning itself off of Russian oil and gas, there are still plenty of European countries dependent on Russia for its energy supplies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even while most of the fighting remains in Eastern Ukraine, Russia continues to remind Kyiv that it can strike in any part of the country, at any time. More missile strikes over the last 24 hours were aimed at Lviv in Western Ukraine, as the Russians were reportedly aiming for railroad links. That's key because those rail lines are being used to send western weapons toward the front lines in the Donbas region.At the same time, the European Union says it's planning a ban on all its member nations importing oil from Russia as efforts continue to hit Moscow with tough economic sanctions.And that's key because even with a lot of talk about weaning itself off of Russian oil and gas, there are still plenty of European countries dependent on Russia for its energy supplies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi became the highest ranking American official to visit Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv during Russia's invasion. But behind the handshakes and good wishes between Pelosi and Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky were urgent requests from the Ukrainians to keep the flow of western weapons and money going. Will Congress deliver that big package of aid for the Ukrainians and are we doing enough to help their war effort? We'll take a closer look. We'll also speak with a woman from the center of the Ukraine in a town that's been transformed during the course of the war, flooded with tens of thousands of refugees fleeing eastern Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi became the highest ranking American official to visit Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv during Russia's invasion. But behind the handshakes and good wishes between Pelosi and Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky were urgent requests from the Ukrainians to keep the flow of western weapons and money going.Will Congress deliver that big package of aid for the Ukrainians and are we doing enough to help their war effort? We'll take a closer look.We'll also speak with a woman from the center of the Ukraine in a town that's been transformed during the course of the war, flooded with tens of thousands of refugees fleeing eastern Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the focus has been on Eastern Ukraine and the "new phase" of the Russian invasion to capture territory in that region, there was a stark reminder today that Russia retains the ability to strike anywhere in Ukraine. Two big explosions rocked central Kyiv just after the U-N Secretary-General met with Ukraine's president. One person of several killed was a Radio Free Europe journalist. There was another person of note killed in Ukraine recently: the first American, who traveled there to fight the Russians, was killed in action. He was a 22-year-old Marine Corps veteran.......who leaves behind a wife and 7-month-old baby. Meanwhile the Russians continue their efforts to push forward and seize more land in the Donbas region. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the focus has been on Eastern Ukraine and the "new phase" of the Russian invasion to capture territory in that region, there was a stark reminder today that Russia retains the ability to strike anywhere in Ukraine.Two big explosions rocked central Kyiv just after the U-N Secretary-General met with Ukraine's president. One person of several killed was a Radio Free Europe journalist.There was another person of note killed in Ukraine recently: the first American, who traveled there to fight the Russians, was killed in action. He was a 22-year-old Marine Corps veteran.......who leaves behind a wife and 7-month-old baby.Meanwhile the Russians continue their efforts to push forward and seize more land in the Donbas region. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a sign of how long Russia's war in Ukraine could last ... and a symbol of long haul American support for Ukraine ... President Biden today asked Congress to fund a substantial military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine, to the tune of 33-billion-dollars. And even at that high price tag, the Ukrainians will likely want and need more from us----will we continue to deliver? And you will hear from a new mother in Ukraine, her name is Olesya and she gave birth to a baby girl under less-than-ideal circumstances. We'll get her story of having to flee the war while 9-months-pregnant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a sign of how long Russia's war in Ukraine could last ... and a symbol of long haul American support for Ukraine ... President Biden today asked Congress to fund a substantial military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine, to the tune of 33-billion-dollars. And even at that high price tag, the Ukrainians will likely want and need more from us----will we continue to deliver?And you will hear from a new mother in Ukraine, her name is Olesya and she gave birth to a baby girl under less-than-ideal circumstances. We'll get her story of having to flee the war while 9-months-pregnant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has wielded one of the biggest weapons it has in its arsenal in its war against Ukraine........and it's broader confrontation against the West. Today the Russians cut off natural gas imports to two NATO countries, Poland and Bulgaria, over their refusal to pay for the gas in Russian rubles.......rather than dollars. Will the move divide NATO; and is this just the start of Russia weaponizing its natural gas exports? It was described as a scene out of a movie: an American Marine Corps veteran, held in Russia for 3 years on what were reportedly trumped up charges, was given his freedom today in a dramatic prisoner exchange. Does this hint of diplomacy mean we're closer to a peace deal in Ukraine? Ukraine is two months into its war with Russia. At the end of today's podcast we'll talk again with a member of Ukraine's parliament who says Russia can be defeated but more help is needed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has wielded one of the biggest weapons it has in its arsenal in its war against Ukraine........and it's broader confrontation against the West. Today the Russians cut off natural gas imports to two NATO countries, Poland and Bulgaria, over their refusal to pay for the gas in Russian rubles.......rather than dollars. Will the move divide NATO; and is this just the start of Russia weaponizing its natural gas exports?It was described as a scene out of a movie: an American Marine Corps veteran, held in Russia for 3 years on what were reportedly trumped up charges, was given his freedom today in a dramatic prisoner exchange. Does this hint of diplomacy mean we're closer to a peace deal in Ukraine?Ukraine is two months into its war with Russia. At the end of today's podcast we'll talk again with a member of Ukraine's parliament who says Russia can be defeated but more help is needed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, it's been rattling that nuclear saber. From Vladimir Putin on down, there have been months of subtle--and not so subtle--warnings from Russian politicians and generals about interference in Russia's war in Ukraine possibly leading to an exchange of nuclear weapons. Once again, the Russian illusions to the use of nuclear weapons is back in the news--this time with Russia's long-time foreign minister dropping the nuclear hint. We'll look into whether he's serious or just bluffing.  And we'll talk to a human rights activist in Kyiv who's monitoring humanitarian corridors to find out if Russia is allowing safe travels for aid workers and civilians.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, it's been rattling that nuclear saber. From Vladimir Putin on down, there have been months of subtle--and not so subtle--warnings from Russian politicians and generals about interference in Russia's war in Ukraine possibly leading to an exchange of nuclear weapons.Once again, the Russian illusions to the use of nuclear weapons is back in the news--this time with Russia's long-time foreign minister dropping the nuclear hint. We'll look into whether he's serious or just bluffing. And we'll talk to a human rights activist in Kyiv who's monitoring humanitarian corridors to find out if Russia is allowing safe travels for aid workers and civilians.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the attention has recently been on Russia's shift of focus to Eastern Ukraine, in what could be an old fashioned land-grab operation, the Russian military hasn't stopped attacking ALL of Ukraine. That point was driven home again today after several Russian missile strikes deep into Western Ukraine. The renewed air attacks on Ukraine come one day after the U.S. Secretaries of Defense and State went to Kyiv, the highest profile delegation of American leadership yet to visit Ukraine's capital city as the war still rages. And we'll take a closer look at all of these developments. Plus, we get an update from a man we talked to a month ago in Ukraine whose mother recently escaped the eastern part of the country where Russian military operations are ramping up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the attention has recently been on Russia's shift of focus to Eastern Ukraine, in what could be an old fashioned land-grab operation, the Russian military hasn't stopped attacking ALL of Ukraine. That point was driven home again today after several Russian missile strikes deep into Western Ukraine.The renewed air attacks on Ukraine come one day after the U.S. Secretaries of Defense and State went to Kyiv, the highest profile delegation of American leadership yet to visit Ukraine's capital city as the war still rages. And we'll take a closer look at all of these developments.Plus, we get an update from a man we talked to a month ago in Ukraine whose mother recently escaped the eastern part of the country where Russian military operations are ramping up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been bringing you regular coverage of what life is like for people in Ukraine during this war. And keep this in mind, which was the focus of a story we brought you yesterday on the podcast: in addition to the estimated 5-million Ukrainians who have left their country to escape the Russian invasion, there are millions more who have been forced to leave their homes, while becoming refugees within their own country. So we'll hear from Alex, who got out of Irpin just before his apartment was hit by a Russian attack and has been chronicling his time with his new baby born just two weeks before the war broke out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been bringing you regular coverage of what life is like for people in Ukraine during this war. And keep this in mind, which was the focus of a story we brought you yesterday on the podcast: in addition to the estimated 5-million Ukrainians who have left their country to escape the Russian invasion, there are millions more who have been forced to leave their homes, while becoming refugees within their own country.So we'll hear from Alex, who got out of Irpin just before his apartment was hit by a Russian attack and has been chronicling his time with his new baby born just two weeks before the war broke out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. government is keeping the military aid rolling toward Ukraine. President Biden approved another 800-million-dollar package of equipment, ammunition and training for Ukraine's armed forces--including sending over heavier weapons, like howitzers and drones--shedding the previous concerns over antagonizing Vladimir Putin. What kind of weapons are we sending and how effective will they be in stopping the Russian offensive in Eastern Ukraine? We'll also take a closer look at the continuing political fallout here at home over how President Biden is handling Ukraine. And while an estimated 5-million Ukrainians have left the country to avoid Russia's invasion, millions more have been internally displaced. We'll talk with one Ukrainian woman helping her fellow citizens to resettle in safer parts of the country, out of harm's way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. government is keeping the military aid rolling toward Ukraine. President Biden approved another 800-million-dollar package of equipment, ammunition and training for Ukraine's armed forces--including sending over heavier weapons, like howitzers and drones--shedding the previous concerns over antagonizing Vladimir Putin. What kind of weapons are we sending and how effective will they be in stopping the Russian offensive in Eastern Ukraine?We'll also take a closer look at the continuing political fallout here at home over how President Biden is handling Ukraine.And while an estimated 5-million Ukrainians have left the country to avoid Russia's invasion, millions more have been internally displaced. We'll talk with one Ukrainian woman helping her fellow citizens to resettle in safer parts of the country, out of harm's way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russian troops are moving ahead with their offensive in eastern Ukraine today, as the key port city of Mariupol in the south remains on the verge of falling. Defenders there say there may have only hours or days left.  At the same time, President Vladimir Putin oversaw the test of a long-range missile dubbed "Satan" by the West. He says the weapon shows anyone threatening Russia should think twice. What are Russia's chances for success in this new phase of its invasion of Ukraine.....and how seriously should we take Putin's nuclear saber-rattling? We'll also hear again from a woman living under Russian occupation in the Black Sea port city of Kherson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russian troops are moving ahead with their offensive in eastern Ukraine today, as the key port city of Mariupol in the south remains on the verge of falling. Defenders there say there may have only hours or days left. At the same time, President Vladimir Putin oversaw the test of a long-range missile dubbed "Satan" by the West. He says the weapon shows anyone threatening Russia should think twice. What are Russia's chances for success in this new phase of its invasion of Ukraine.....and how seriously should we take Putin's nuclear saber-rattling?We'll also hear again from a woman living under Russian occupation in the Black Sea port city of Kherson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's new offensive in eastern Ukraine is officially underway.  The global economy is expected to take a major hit this year because of the war.  And a Ukrainian photographer is taking pictures of areas around Kyiv formerly occupied by the Russians. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's new offensive in eastern Ukraine is officially underway. The global economy is expected to take a major hit this year because of the war. And a Ukrainian photographer is taking pictures of areas around Kyiv formerly occupied by the Russians. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are signs Russia's major offensive has begun in eastern Ukraine. How much more violent will this war get?   We speak to a doctor in Western Ukraine who says air raid sirens are becoming more and more common. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are signs Russia's major offensive has begun in eastern Ukraine. How much more violent will this war get?  We speak to a doctor in Western Ukraine who says air raid sirens are becoming more and more common. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia warns it may retaliate for increased U-S military aid to Ukraine, and officials have confirmed that Ukrainian missiles sank a Russian warship. Ukrainians living in the eastern part of the country are bracing for a major Russian offensive.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia warns it may retaliate for increased U-S military aid to Ukraine, and officials have confirmed that Ukrainian missiles sank a Russian warship.Ukrainians living in the eastern part of the country are bracing for a major Russian offensive.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major Russian warship is damaged, and Ukraine is taking credit for the attack We check back in with a Ukrainian woman who had to flee with her family from an area currently controlled by the Russians.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major Russian warship is damaged, and Ukraine is taking credit for the attackWe check back in with a Ukrainian woman who had to flee with her family from an area currently controlled by the Russians.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk to a Ukrainian who's had to flee his home city, but it hasn't stopped him from doing everything he can to help his country's war effort. President Biden pledges more military support to Ukraine, as defense officials work to ensure that contractors can continue meeting Ukraine's needs well into the future.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk to a Ukrainian who's had to flee his home city, but it hasn't stopped him from doing everything he can to help his country's war effort.President Biden pledges more military support to Ukraine, as defense officials work to ensure that contractors can continue meeting Ukraine's needs well into the future.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We speak to a Ukrainian lawmaker about what life is like living through Russia's invasion.  A filmmaker and U-S army veteran is traveling to Ukraine for a documentary about the war.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We speak to a Ukrainian lawmaker about what life is like living through Russia's invasion. A filmmaker and U-S army veteran is traveling to Ukraine for a documentary about the war.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk once again to a Ukrainian in Kyiv, who has hope for his country as Russia decides to change it's military approach. Putin is clearly unhappy with his army's inability to quickly defeat Ukraine. So he's appointed a new general to take charge, and his nickname is "The Butcher of Syria." We talk to a pair of military analysts to see what this means. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk once again to a Ukrainian in Kyiv, who has hope for his country as Russia decides to change it's military approach.Putin is clearly unhappy with his army's inability to quickly defeat Ukraine. So he's appointed a new general to take charge, and his nickname is "The Butcher of Syria." We talk to a pair of military analysts to see what this means. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war in Ukraine is being documented in real time on television, radio and across the internet. If you want to watch battles unfold almost in real time or see the scenes of devastation and destruction, you don't have to look very hard.  But what happens when the war is over.......and the task turns to rebuilding and recovery in Ukraine, efforts that will take generations? We'll hear from Ukrainian woman who wants to tell the story of what happens after the war is over. Then we'll head to Ukraine to learn more about that rocket attack that officials say killed 50 people at a train station in the eastern part of the country.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war in Ukraine is being documented in real time on television, radio and across the internet. If you want to watch battles unfold almost in real time or see the scenes of devastation and destruction, you don't have to look very hard. But what happens when the war is over.......and the task turns to rebuilding and recovery in Ukraine, efforts that will take generations? We'll hear from Ukrainian woman who wants to tell the story of what happens after the war is over.Then we'll head to Ukraine to learn more about that rocket attack that officials say killed 50 people at a train station in the eastern part of the country.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Ukrainians are returning to the villages and suburbs surrounding the capital city Kyiv, taking stock of the death and destruction left behind by the Russian military, there are still several other Ukrainian towns that remain under Russian occupation. Kherson is one such city--it's in the south of Ukraine, one of the few major metropolitan areas where Russians have managed to maintain control for weeks. So we'll check in again with a woman who lives in Kherson. She says she's worried things could get even worse, especially after the destruction in Bucha.  And the United Nations takes action against Russia...suspending it from the Human Rights Council. But will that have much meaning or significance for the Russians? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Ukrainians are returning to the villages and suburbs surrounding the capital city Kyiv, taking stock of the death and destruction left behind by the Russian military, there are still several other Ukrainian towns that remain under Russian occupation.Kherson is one such city--it's in the south of Ukraine, one of the few major metropolitan areas where Russians have managed to maintain control for weeks. So we'll check in again with a woman who lives in Kherson. She says she's worried things could get even worse, especially after the destruction in Bucha. And the United Nations takes action against Russia...suspending it from the Human Rights Council. But will that have much meaning or significance for the Russians? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pictures and stories coming out of Bucha, Ukraine seem to get more gruesome by the hour, as evidence mounts of Russian war crimes committed there while its troops occupied the suburb of Kyiv. Yesterday on the podcast we heard from a man from Kyiv.....Kirill......who talked about his friend who visited Bucha on Monday and saw the horrors of this war up close. Today we'll hear from that friend. And the U-S has imposed new sanctions against Russia, with a more personal feel: the two adult daughters of Vladimir Putin were the targets of those sanctions. We look into what kind of impact that will have on Putin himself and the war in Ukraine.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pictures and stories coming out of Bucha, Ukraine seem to get more gruesome by the hour, as evidence mounts of Russian war crimes committed there while its troops occupied the suburb of Kyiv.Yesterday on the podcast we heard from a man from Kyiv.....Kirill......who talked about his friend who visited Bucha on Monday and saw the horrors of this war up close. Today we'll hear from that friend.And the U-S has imposed new sanctions against Russia, with a more personal feel: the two adult daughters of Vladimir Putin were the targets of those sanctions. We look into what kind of impact that will have on Putin himself and the war in Ukraine.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's President Zelensky addressed the U-N Security Council this morning, saying the Russian military must be brought to justice for war crimes immediately---he also implored the United Nations to get much more involved in countering the Russian invasion of his country. This comes after Ukraine says Russian troops massacred civilians in the town of Bucha, suburb of the capital Kyiv.  President Biden has already called for a war crimes trial for Vladimir Putin. So we'll take a closer look at whether the U-N or The Hague can stop the Russian war machine in Ukraine.  We will also head back to Kyiv to talk to Ukrainian man you heard from earlier in the war. He had spent some time in a bomb shelter. He also says his friend just visited Bucha to see the destruction up close.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's President Zelensky addressed the U-N Security Council this morning, saying the Russian military must be brought to justice for war crimes immediately---he also implored the United Nations to get much more involved in countering the Russian invasion of his country. This comes after Ukraine says Russian troops massacred civilians in the town of Bucha, suburb of the capital Kyiv. President Biden has already called for a war crimes trial for Vladimir Putin. So we'll take a closer look at whether the U-N or The Hague can stop the Russian war machine in Ukraine. We will also head back to Kyiv to talk to Ukrainian man you heard from earlier in the war. He had spent some time in a bomb shelter. He also says his friend just visited Bucha to see the destruction up close.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia is facing intense international criticism as mounting evidence emerges that Russian troops carried out consistent war crimes in areas of Ukraine they've been occupying. Images are coming out from villages in the suburbs of Kyiv, that were up until about 48 hours ago under Russian control, of bodies of dozens, maybe even hundreds, of civilians on the streets...apparently killed by Russian forces. President Biden now calling for a war crimes trial against Vladimir Putin. What's next in this transitional stage of the war......and how likely is it that any Russian will stand trial for war crimes? And we talk to a man in Ukraine who says he's coordinating a group of cyber warriors to go after Russia.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia is facing intense international criticism as mounting evidence emerges that Russian troops carried out consistent war crimes in areas of Ukraine they've been occupying. Images are coming out from villages in the suburbs of Kyiv, that were up until about 48 hours ago under Russian control, of bodies of dozens, maybe even hundreds, of civilians on the streets...apparently killed by Russian forces. President Biden now calling for a war crimes trial against Vladimir Putin.What's next in this transitional stage of the war......and how likely is it that any Russian will stand trial for war crimes?And we talk to a man in Ukraine who says he's coordinating a group of cyber warriors to go after Russia.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group based right here in Southern California has gone on a rescue mission in Ukraine to help people with disabilities leave the country as Russia presses on with its invasion. We'll find out about how the group is helping people start a new life.  We head back to Ukraine for an update on a man who's from a city in the eastern part of the country that's been under almost constant, heavy Russian attack for the last five weeks. His dad and friend were nearly killed in a bombing, before they were able to get out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group based right here in Southern California has gone on a rescue mission in Ukraine to help people with disabilities leave the country as Russia presses on with its invasion. We'll find out about how the group is helping people start a new life. We head back to Ukraine for an update on a man who's from a city in the eastern part of the country that's been under almost constant, heavy Russian attack for the last five weeks. His dad and friend were nearly killed in a bombing, before they were able to get out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden is hoping to offset months of chaos in the global oil market touched off by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, after he announced the release of one million barrels of oil per day from the country's strategic petroleum reserve, for the next six months. The goal is to reduce record-high gas prices--will it work?  The White House says it's hearing Vladimir Putin's own advisers are basically lying to him about the war in Ukraine. We look into why and what that means for possible peace.  We head to Poland to talk to a veterinarian from San Diego who's there taking care of pets and other animals impacted by the war. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden is hoping to offset months of chaos in the global oil market touched off by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, after he announced the release of one million barrels of oil per day from the country's strategic petroleum reserve, for the next six months. The goal is to reduce record-high gas prices--will it work? The White House says it's hearing Vladimir Putin's own advisers are basically lying to him about the war in Ukraine. We look into why and what that means for possible peace. We head to Poland to talk to a veterinarian from San Diego who's there taking care of pets and other animals impacted by the war. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 hours ago, Russian leaders were promising to halt most, if not all, of their military operations in and around Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 24 hours later and the Russians have continued to launch missile and artillery strikes on Kyiv proper and many of its suburbs. The Pentagon says it's watching Russian forces being repositioned, rather than withdrawing from Ukraine. So the war rages on, even as the two countries are still talking peace in Turkey---we'll get updated on all of it. Then we'll talk with a woman from Ukraine who's now one of about four million people who've left the country since the war began. She explains how she made the difficult decision to leave.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 hours ago, Russian leaders were promising to halt most, if not all, of their military operations in and around Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 24 hours later and the Russians have continued to launch missile and artillery strikes on Kyiv proper and many of its suburbs.The Pentagon says it's watching Russian forces being repositioned, rather than withdrawing from Ukraine. So the war rages on, even as the two countries are still talking peace in Turkey---we'll get updated on all of it.Then we'll talk with a woman from Ukraine who's now one of about four million people who've left the country since the war began. She explains how she made the difficult decision to leave.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During peace talks in Turkey today, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators were to said to make some progress; but there still is no end in site to the fighting. Russia says it's halting military operations in and around Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. U.S. intelligence, however, isn't buying it----they see a repositioning of forces around Kyiv, not a withdrawal. We'll take a closer look. We head to Ukraine where we talk to a journalist who, before Russia's invasion, had been writing about culture and issues of the day. Now he's focused on helping people struggling during the war.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During peace talks in Turkey today, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators were to said to make some progress; but there still is no end in site to the fighting. Russia says it's halting military operations in and around Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. U.S. intelligence, however, isn't buying it----they see a repositioning of forces around Kyiv, not a withdrawal. We'll take a closer look.We head to Ukraine where we talk to a journalist who, before Russia's invasion, had been writing about culture and issues of the day. Now he's focused on helping people struggling during the war.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An estimated 3-million Ukrainians have been on the move, leaving their homes.......their cities.......and often the country entirely, to avoid getting caught in the middle of Russia's ongoing invasion. With that number of refugees growing by the day, we've been bringing you the stories of Ukraine's civilians taking extreme measures to escape the war. We'll bring you one more very personal story today. We will also get you up-to-date on a busy weekend of activity in and around Ukraine, where President Biden seemingly called for regime change in Russia; and the Russian military struck closer yet to NATO territory, with a missile strike just a few miles away from the Polish border. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An estimated 3-million Ukrainians have been on the move, leaving their homes.......their cities.......and often the country entirely, to avoid getting caught in the middle of Russia's ongoing invasion. With that number of refugees growing by the day, we've been bringing you the stories of Ukraine's civilians taking extreme measures to escape the war. We'll bring you one more very personal story today.We will also get you up-to-date on a busy weekend of activity in and around Ukraine, where President Biden seemingly called for regime change in Russia; and the Russian military struck closer yet to NATO territory, with a missile strike just a few miles away from the Polish border. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden heads east from Brussels to Poland today, where he met with U-S troops stationed only a few dozen miles away from the Ukrainian border. The president telling them the consequences of the war in Ukraine could extend around the world. This comes before meeting with Ukrainian refugees in the country and delivering a major address tomorrow--so we'll head to Poland. The war in Ukraine has forced families to make brutally tough decisions: escaping advancing Russian troops sometimes means having to leave relatives behind. We talked to one woman from Mariupol who escaped but wasn't able to get a hold of her grandma who was still there. Well, we have an update for you.  Russia's military might be kinda, sorta throwing in the towel on its original war ambitions to take over all of Ukraine. Top Russian generals today insisted they never wanted to occupy big cities like Kyiv; instead they're concentrating on holding territory in Eastern Ukraine. Does this mean Russia is losing?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden heads east from Brussels to Poland today, where he met with U-S troops stationed only a few dozen miles away from the Ukrainian border. The president telling them the consequences of the war in Ukraine could extend around the world. This comes before meeting with Ukrainian refugees in the country and delivering a major address tomorrow--so we'll head to Poland.The war in Ukraine has forced families to make brutally tough decisions: escaping advancing Russian troops sometimes means having to leave relatives behind. We talked to one woman from Mariupol who escaped but wasn't able to get a hold of her grandma who was still there. Well, we have an update for you. Russia's military might be kinda, sorta throwing in the towel on its original war ambitions to take over all of Ukraine. Top Russian generals today insisted they never wanted to occupy big cities like Kyiv; instead they're concentrating on holding territory in Eastern Ukraine. Does this mean Russia is losing?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden and his fellow NATO leaders made it clear today in Brussels that the alliance was as unified and resolute as ever, in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It's no small feat that the president, and his counterparts in London, Paris and Berlin have keep the infamously disagreeable NATO allies in lock step against Russia's aggression---we'll take a closer look at how they've done it and what's next in standing up to Vladimir Putin. We then head back to Ukraine to talk to a man in Kyiv whose family was dealing with a COVID outbreak when the war started. Since then, medicine and medical care have suddenly became hard to find.  The Biden administration has put together a team of experts and military personnel to come up with scenarios and responses if Russian troops were to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine. What would NATO's response be, and would the use of chemical weapons constitute a new "red line?" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden and his fellow NATO leaders made it clear today in Brussels that the alliance was as unified and resolute as ever, in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It's no small feat that the president, and his counterparts in London, Paris and Berlin have keep the infamously disagreeable NATO allies in lock step against Russia's aggression---we'll take a closer look at how they've done it and what's next in standing up to Vladimir Putin.We then head back to Ukraine to talk to a man in Kyiv whose family was dealing with a COVID outbreak when the war started. Since then, medicine and medical care have suddenly became hard to find. The Biden administration has put together a team of experts and military personnel to come up with scenarios and responses if Russian troops were to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine. What would NATO's response be, and would the use of chemical weapons constitute a new "red line?" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden travels across the Atlantic to meet with NATO allies in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine. The president is floating the idea of more sanctions--and strengthening the sanctions already issued, to prevent Russia from wiggling around them. Also on the agenda: allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine and sending more American troops to Eastern European positions And we're heading back to Ukraine to talk about a dog. Not just any dog but a traveling dog and Instagram star who's stuck with her owners trying to dodge Russian bombs and stay safe. The FBI is warning that Russian cyber hackers are cyber-casing some energy companies and other big businesses here in the U-S. How destructive could Russian cyber attacks be.......and are we prepared to defend against them........and even retaliate? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden travels across the Atlantic to meet with NATO allies in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine. The president is floating the idea of more sanctions--and strengthening the sanctions already issued, to prevent Russia from wiggling around them.Also on the agenda: allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine and sending more American troops to Eastern European positionsAnd we're heading back to Ukraine to talk about a dog. Not just any dog but a traveling dog and Instagram star who's stuck with her owners trying to dodge Russian bombs and stay safe.The FBI is warning that Russian cyber hackers are cyber-casing some energy companies and other big businesses here in the U-S. How destructive could Russian cyber attacks be.......and are we prepared to defend against them........and even retaliate? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ukrainian city of Mariupol continues to represent the worst horrors of Russia's invasion. It is the scene of bloody urban combat and, with repeated targeting by Russian military, there are thought to be thousands of dead civilians there. We'll talk with one woman who made it out. The Biden administration is warning businesses to be on the look out for Russian cyberattacks. If those do come fast and furious, could it spark a military response? More and more Ukrainian refugees........and even some Russians..........are showing up to the U-S/Mexico border with the intention of making it into the United States. We'll take a closer look at how officials are handling these complex new migrant patterns.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ukrainian city of Mariupol continues to represent the worst horrors of Russia's invasion. It is the scene of bloody urban combat and, with repeated targeting by Russian military, there are thought to be thousands of dead civilians there.We'll talk with one woman who made it out.The Biden administration is warning businesses to be on the look out for Russian cyberattacks. If those do come fast and furious, could it spark a military response?More and more Ukrainian refugees........and even some Russians..........are showing up to the U-S/Mexico border with the intention of making it into the United States. We'll take a closer look at how officials are handling these complex new migrant patterns.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine is about to reach the one month mark, it is increasingly average Ukrainian citizens paying the biggest price for Russia's invasion. Apartment blocks hit with missiles, shopping malls leveled; and in one case, a theater packed with sheltering civilians bombed from the air. Ukraine is, however, pushing back; its military refusing to walk away from the port city of Mariupol. And as more refugees leave the country, we'll look into where they're going and if many plan to return home.  And later in today's podcast, we'll head to the Russian occupied city of Kherson...where Russian troops have apparently attacked protesters....and talk with one woman caught in the middle of it all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine is about to reach the one month mark, it is increasingly average Ukrainian citizens paying the biggest price for Russia's invasion. Apartment blocks hit with missiles, shopping malls leveled; and in one case, a theater packed with sheltering civilians bombed from the air.Ukraine is, however, pushing back; its military refusing to walk away from the port city of Mariupol. And as more refugees leave the country, we'll look into where they're going and if many plan to return home. And later in today's podcast, we'll head to the Russian occupied city of Kherson...where Russian troops have apparently attacked protesters....and talk with one woman caught in the middle of it all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Western Ukraine has escaped the worst of Russia's invasion of the country. The region that borders no fewer than four NATO countries has been mostly calm....until now. Russian forces launched a barrage of missiles on the outskirts of Lviv, a key city in that part of the country. We'll take you to Lviv for reaction.  Then we'll head to the other side of Ukraine, the war-torn east, and talk with a resident of the city Kharkiv, which has been under near daily bombardment since the invasion began. President Biden had a long chat with China's leader over the war. Can the Chinese be talked out of providing aid and support to the floundering Russian army? And Vladimir Putin held a big rally today in Moscow to drum up support for the invasion, which of course he isn't calling an "invasion". We'll take a closer look at how Putin gets out of the mess of his own creation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Western Ukraine has escaped the worst of Russia's invasion of the country. The region that borders no fewer than four NATO countries has been mostly calm....until now. Russian forces launched a barrage of missiles on the outskirts of Lviv, a key city in that part of the country. We'll take you to Lviv for reaction. Then we'll head to the other side of Ukraine, the war-torn east, and talk with a resident of the city Kharkiv, which has been under near daily bombardment since the invasion began.President Biden had a long chat with China's leader over the war. Can the Chinese be talked out of providing aid and support to the floundering Russian army?And Vladimir Putin held a big rally today in Moscow to drum up support for the invasion, which of course he isn't calling an "invasion". We'll take a closer look at how Putin gets out of the mess of his own creation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot of information and misinformation about what's going on in Ukraine. President Biden has called Vladimir Putin a war criminal. Could that make diplomacy more difficult?  And we speak with a doctor in Ukraine who says hospitals are being overwhelmed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot of information and misinformation about what's going on in Ukraine.President Biden has called Vladimir Putin a war criminal. Could that make diplomacy more difficult? And we speak with a doctor in Ukraine who says hospitals are being overwhelmed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's offensive continues, but there is some optimism about peace talks between the two sides.  Ukraine's president makes a powerful and emotional plea for more help to a joint-session of Congress.  We talk to a Ukrainian who has fled Kyiv about that speech from President Zelensky.  President Biden responded to Zelensky's speech with 800-million dollars in military aid, but he says a no-fly zone is a no-go.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's offensive continues, but there is some optimism about peace talks between the two sides. Ukraine's president makes a powerful and emotional plea for more help to a joint-session of Congress. We talk to a Ukrainian who has fled Kyiv about that speech from President Zelensky. President Biden responded to Zelensky's speech with 800-million dollars in military aid, but he says a no-fly zone is a no-go.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's military marches west, bringing danger close to the border with Poland.  Ukrainians in the capital city of Kyiv are preparing for the worst. An American rabbi is now in Poland, helping Ukrainian refugees. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's military marches west, bringing danger close to the border with Poland. Ukrainians in the capital city of Kyiv are preparing for the worst.An American rabbi is now in Poland, helping Ukrainian refugees. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've covered the pandemic for the past 2 years, but now we've got a new focus on this show: Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  On today's podcast, Russia appears to be gearing up for an attack on Ukraine's capital city.  We speak to a teenage refugee who is now in Greece with his family.  And we hear from a Ukrainian woman who got married the day the Russians invaded.  President Biden announces more sanctions on Russia's economy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've covered the pandemic for the past 2 years, but now we've got a new focus on this show: Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On today's podcast, Russia appears to be gearing up for an attack on Ukraine's capital city. We speak to a teenage refugee who is now in Greece with his family. And we hear from a Ukrainian woman who got married the day the Russians invaded. President Biden announces more sanctions on Russia's economy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, the podcast is changing. After 2 years covering the pandemic, we are focusing on what's now the biggest story in the world: The War in Ukraine.  On today's podcast, we talk to a Ukrainian who lives in the capital city of Kyiv and says he'll never leave.  The Ukrainian owner of a Russian restaurant in New York is dealing with hate mail, vandalism, and more The U-S House of Representatives approves a package that includes billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine.   More major companies are pulling out of Russia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, the podcast is changing. After 2 years covering the pandemic, we are focusing on what's now the biggest story in the world: The War in Ukraine. On today's podcast, we talk to a Ukrainian who lives in the capital city of Kyiv and says he'll never leave. The Ukrainian owner of a Russian restaurant in New York is dealing with hate mail, vandalism, and moreThe U-S House of Representatives approves a package that includes billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine.  More major companies are pulling out of Russia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We will continue to bring you the absolute latest in COVID news and developments as the pandemic continues to impact our world, but for the time being we're shifting our focus to the global crisis that is front and center: Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On today's podcast, President Biden is starting to take the gloves on when it comes to making Russia feel financial pain.   The president today put a ban on Russian oil imports into the U-S. The goal is to rock the now-fragile Russian economy even harder..........but we'll also feel it here with ever increasing gas prices. A doctor right here in southern California was all set to head to Ukraine to help train civilians in combat medicine. But now he can't go because the Russians might be after him--so we'll talk with him. We head back to Ukraine to talk to with a woman who was forced to evacuate Kyiv and is doing what she can do to help the war effort.....including making Molotov cocktails.  And we'll talk with a long time Moscow based, American report who got out of Russia after new press censorship laws were put into place. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We will continue to bring you the absolute latest in COVID news and developments as the pandemic continues to impact our world, but for the time being we're shifting our focus to the global crisis that is front and center: Russia's invasion of Ukraine.On today's podcast, President Biden is starting to take the gloves on when it comes to making Russia feel financial pain.  The president today put a ban on Russian oil imports into the U-S. The goal is to rock the now-fragile Russian economy even harder..........but we'll also feel it here with ever increasing gas prices.A doctor right here in southern California was all set to head to Ukraine to help train civilians in combat medicine. But now he can't go because the Russians might be after him--so we'll talk with him.We head back to Ukraine to talk to with a woman who was forced to evacuate Kyiv and is doing what she can do to help the war effort.....including making Molotov cocktails. And we'll talk with a long time Moscow based, American report who got out of Russia after new press censorship laws were put into place. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, this is still the coronavirus daily podcast..........but we're going to put a pause on bringing you the latest COVID news to temporarily shift our focus to what is arguably the biggest global crisis underway right now---Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There is seemingly no end in site for Russia's war against Ukraine. As Russian forces step up their attacks against Ukrainian cities, there still hasn't been any establishment of reliable humanitarian corridors for escaping civilians to use. We'll talk to a woman there who says she got out of her hometown, in a suburb of Kyiv, right after Russian tanks moved in.  The U-S is working with its partners in Europe on a possible ban of Russian oil imports. We'll look into what this will do to already high gas prices here at home. And we'll take the pulse of a very anxious Wall Street. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, this is still the coronavirus daily podcast..........but we're going to put a pause on bringing you the latest COVID news to temporarily shift our focus to what is arguably the biggest global crisis underway right now---Russia's invasion of Ukraine.There is seemingly no end in site for Russia's war against Ukraine. As Russian forces step up their attacks against Ukrainian cities, there still hasn't been any establishment of reliable humanitarian corridors for escaping civilians to use.We'll talk to a woman there who says she got out of her hometown, in a suburb of Kyiv, right after Russian tanks moved in. The U-S is working with its partners in Europe on a possible ban of Russian oil imports. We'll look into what this will do to already high gas prices here at home. And we'll take the pulse of a very anxious Wall Street. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was a lot of controversy when the FDA approved an expensive, and possibly ineffective drug for Alzheimer's patients last year. Turns out this has become a trend---the FDA has been busy greenlighting several contested drugs under so-called "accelerated approval"---we'll take a closer look. And which of the COVID-induced changes to the American workplace will be sticking around for good........and which ones will be tossed out with your old face masks? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was a lot of controversy when the FDA approved an expensive, and possibly ineffective drug for Alzheimer's patients last year. Turns out this has become a trend---the FDA has been busy greenlighting several contested drugs under so-called "accelerated approval"---we'll take a closer look.And which of the COVID-induced changes to the American workplace will be sticking around for good........and which ones will be tossed out with your old face masks? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden has announced a new plan for the pandemic that will let people take antiviral drugs immediately after testing positive, right at the pharmacy and free of charge. They're calling it "test to treat," we'll explain how that will work.  Did you notice all the faces at the State of the Union? Masks were not required in House chambers last night, in a scene that almost looked like a slice of pre-pandemic life. We'll look into whether this is a signal that lawmakers and the Biden administration are ready to move on from COVID.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden has announced a new plan for the pandemic that will let people take antiviral drugs immediately after testing positive, right at the pharmacy and free of charge. They're calling it "test to treat," we'll explain how that will work. Did you notice all the faces at the State of the Union? Masks were not required in House chambers last night, in a scene that almost looked like a slice of pre-pandemic life. We'll look into whether this is a signal that lawmakers and the Biden administration are ready to move on from COVID.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California is ready to let school kids show their faces.  It's lifting the statewide mask mandate in schools, in two weeks. But state public health officials are going to great pains to recommend continued mask wearing in classrooms, even if it's not mandatory. And the ultimate decisions on ending or continuing mask mandates will fall to individual school districts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California is ready to let school kids show their faces.  It's lifting the statewide mask mandate in schools, in two weeks. But state public health officials are going to great pains to recommend continued mask wearing in classrooms, even if it's not mandatory.And the ultimate decisions on ending or continuing mask mandates will fall to individual school districts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC says most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely stop wearing masks. This comes in new guidelines that shift from looking at COVID-19 case counts to a more holistic view of COVID risk to a community.  Developing countries and international aid organizations have spent the better part of a year asking for more COVID vaccine doses to be available outside of Western countries-----we'll take a closer look at why that's still not happening. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC says most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely stop wearing masks. This comes in new guidelines that shift from looking at COVID-19 case counts to a more holistic view of COVID risk to a community. Developing countries and international aid organizations have spent the better part of a year asking for more COVID vaccine doses to be available outside of Western countries-----we'll take a closer look at why that's still not happening. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two pharmaceutical companies say their new COVID vaccine can is 100 percent effective against severe disease and hospitalization. We take a closer look at how this new vaccine could be utilized.......and whether we all eventually might be getting booster shots of this stuff. Los Angeles County is easing its indoor mask mandate this week. You'll still have to wear one inside unless that business requires proof of vaccination. If so, then it's masks off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two pharmaceutical companies say their new COVID vaccine can is 100 percent effective against severe disease and hospitalization. We take a closer look at how this new vaccine could be utilized.......and whether we all eventually might be getting booster shots of this stuff.Los Angeles County is easing its indoor mask mandate this week. You'll still have to wear one inside unless that business requires proof of vaccination. If so, then it's masks off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Were the COVID booster shots just the start of what will become annual--or even twice annual--vaccine doses to keep up our immunity against the coronavirus? There's new research out that could provide answers to how many more needles might be in our future. And because of our less-than-stellar response to the COVID pandemic, and all of the losses this country has had to absorb over these past two years, will the United States emerge from the pandemic in a much weaker state against global competition? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Were the COVID booster shots just the start of what will become annual--or even twice annual--vaccine doses to keep up our immunity against the coronavirus? There's new research out that could provide answers to how many more needles might be in our future.And because of our less-than-stellar response to the COVID pandemic, and all of the losses this country has had to absorb over these past two years, will the United States emerge from the pandemic in a much weaker state against global competition? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctors have been warning of a new COVID variant that could pop up and cause problems like Delta and omicron. It might already be among us.........as we'll turn our attention back toward the so called "little brother" variant of omicron. And the blockade of truckers protesting COVID vaccine mandates in Canada's capitol Ottawa........which captured the attention of Fox News and the broader movement against COVID restrictions in general..........has likely reached the end of the road. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctors have been warning of a new COVID variant that could pop up and cause problems like Delta and omicron. It might already be among us.........as we'll turn our attention back toward the so called "little brother" variant of omicron.And the blockade of truckers protesting COVID vaccine mandates in Canada's capitol Ottawa........which captured the attention of Fox News and the broader movement against COVID restrictions in general..........has likely reached the end of the road. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turns out that even with the massive spread of the omicron COVID variant and the resulting spike in hospitalizations and deaths this winter, omicron could turn out to be a long-term benefit in moving on from the COVID pandemic. And another problem people with long COVID might have to worry about---long-term heart issues.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turns out that even with the massive spread of the omicron COVID variant and the resulting spike in hospitalizations and deaths this winter, omicron could turn out to be a long-term benefit in moving on from the COVID pandemic.And another problem people with long COVID might have to worry about---long-term heart issues.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California's indoor mask mandate disappears at midnight. That is unless you're in LA or Santa Clara counties. Even Disneyland says no more masks. The Coachella and Stagecoach festivals also say no masks will be needed. So why are mask requirements still in place for kids in schools? And if you're feeling especially unsure about the world as the COVID pandemic seems to be winding down, you're not alone. We'll discuss the psychology of dealing with--and accepting--a COVID-changed world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California's indoor mask mandate disappears at midnight. That is unless you're in LA or Santa Clara counties. Even Disneyland says no more masks. The Coachella and Stagecoach festivals also say no masks will be needed. So why are mask requirements still in place for kids in schools?And if you're feeling especially unsure about the world as the COVID pandemic seems to be winding down, you're not alone. We'll discuss the psychology of dealing with--and accepting--a COVID-changed world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the overwhelming majority of you were probably watching the action on the field yesterday, we couldn't help but notice that during crowd shots of fans at Sofi Stadium during the Super Bowl...........barely a mask could be found, in spite of what were supposed to be strict masking rules. Are mask mandates on life support? And while the hope is that new future COVID variants will get weaker and producer more milder illnesses, thus helping us all move past this pandemic.........what if it doesn't turn out that way? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the overwhelming majority of you were probably watching the action on the field yesterday, we couldn't help but notice that during crowd shots of fans at Sofi Stadium during the Super Bowl...........barely a mask could be found, in spite of what were supposed to be strict masking rules. Are mask mandates on life support?And while the hope is that new future COVID variants will get weaker and producer more milder illnesses, thus helping us all move past this pandemic.........what if it doesn't turn out that way? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents who were hoping to get their babies and toddlers vaccinated soon will have to wait even longer--if it ever happens. U-S health regulators have pushed back a public meeting to review Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids under 5. The FDA says it's delaying the meeting to allow time for Pfizer to provide more data on a three-dose regimen of the vaccine.  And you've probably heard these terms thrown around a lot recently: "pandemic" and "endemic." We will take a closer look at what could be a transitional phase of our COVID struggle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents who were hoping to get their babies and toddlers vaccinated soon will have to wait even longer--if it ever happens. U-S health regulators have pushed back a public meeting to review Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids under 5. The FDA says it's delaying the meeting to allow time for Pfizer to provide more data on a three-dose regimen of the vaccine. And you've probably heard these terms thrown around a lot recently: "pandemic" and "endemic." We will take a closer look at what could be a transitional phase of our COVID struggle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So what did you do right after your COVID or flu shot? Did you go home and take it easy out of concerns of potential side effects? Or did you go for a long run or walk? New research shows exercising right after you're vaccinated could help the dose be more effective. And what if the key to losing weight was something as simple as...........getting more sleep? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So what did you do right after your COVID or flu shot? Did you go home and take it easy out of concerns of potential side effects? Or did you go for a long run or walk? New research shows exercising right after you're vaccinated could help the dose be more effective.And what if the key to losing weight was something as simple as...........getting more sleep? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the big mysteries of the pandemic is why some people haven't gotten sick yet while others around them have. We will try to unravel this as the answers might not be so clear.  California's indoor mask mandate ends next week but many people will probably keep their masks on anyway. So is there a "right" time to ditch the masks? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the big mysteries of the pandemic is why some people haven't gotten sick yet while others around them have. We will try to unravel this as the answers might not be so clear. California's indoor mask mandate ends next week but many people will probably keep their masks on anyway. So is there a "right" time to ditch the masks? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By now...we've all likely been exposed to COVID somewhere and at some point during this pandemic. Is all of that viral exposure slowly helping our immune systems?  Johnson & Johnson reportedly stopped making its COVID vaccine, temporarily, at a plant in the Netherlands. This comes as developing countries badly need the vaccine. The reason behind the halt in vaccine production might make people mad.   And the pandemic could be leading to more broken hearts--literally. Researchers have been noticing a rise in broken-heart syndrome the past two years.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By now...we've all likely been exposed to COVID somewhere and at some point during this pandemic. Is all of that viral exposure slowly helping our immune systems? Johnson & Johnson reportedly stopped making its COVID vaccine, temporarily, at a plant in the Netherlands. This comes as developing countries badly need the vaccine. The reason behind the halt in vaccine production might make people mad.  And the pandemic could be leading to more broken hearts--literally. Researchers have been noticing a rise in broken-heart syndrome the past two years.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC would really like to see and know what you're flushing down the toilet.   The public health agency is expanding programs so scientists can study wastewater, which may hold the key to learning about COVID spread in your city. And the future of COVID prevention through vaccines might not involve any needles at all............it could be a vaccine delivered through a nasal spray. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC would really like to see and know what you're flushing down the toilet.  The public health agency is expanding programs so scientists can study wastewater, which may hold the key to learning about COVID spread in your city.And the future of COVID prevention through vaccines might not involve any needles at all............it could be a vaccine delivered through a nasal spray. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When your grandmother used to tell you that getting a little sunshine would do you good, turns out she knew what she was talking about. The sun could help you avoid the worst of COVID. A new study out of Israel found a correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and the severity of COVID illnesses.  Vitamin D deficient patients were 14 times more likely to have a severe or a critical case of COVID than those who aren't deficient. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When your grandmother used to tell you that getting a little sunshine would do you good, turns out she knew what she was talking about.The sun could help you avoid the worst of COVID. A new study out of Israel found a correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and the severity of COVID illnesses. Vitamin D deficient patients were 14 times more likely to have a severe or a critical case of COVID than those who aren't deficient. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctors and scientists have been saying COVID will eventually become endemic......meaning the virus is still there, still circulating but it's manageable---nowhere near as rampant and deadly as it is now. But one biosecurity expert in Australia say COVID will never get to that point. It'll remain an epidemic. She says it's because there are large rapid rises in case numbers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctors and scientists have been saying COVID will eventually become endemic......meaning the virus is still there, still circulating but it's manageable---nowhere near as rampant and deadly as it is now.But one biosecurity expert in Australia say COVID will never get to that point. It'll remain an epidemic. She says it's because there are large rapid rises in case numbers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think back to when this all started, March of 2020 when the world basically shut down. We were told we all had to stay home to both flatten the curve and save lives. Well, new analysis from Johns Hopkins University found that all those lockdowns had very little impact on saving lives in both the U-S and Europe. With the worst of omicron seemingly behind us as cases continue to drop, many doctors are now saying it's time to start easing COVID restrictions--and that includes taking off our masks. Does the science support gradually moving on from the pandemic? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think back to when this all started, March of 2020 when the world basically shut down. We were told we all had to stay home to both flatten the curve and save lives. Well, new analysis from Johns Hopkins University found that all those lockdowns had very little impact on saving lives in both the U-S and Europe.With the worst of omicron seemingly behind us as cases continue to drop, many doctors are now saying it's time to start easing COVID restrictions--and that includes taking off our masks. Does the science support gradually moving on from the pandemic? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pfizer has formally submitted its COVID vaccine to the FDA for emergency use authorization for use in children ages 5 and younger. Scientists have had a tough time perfecting the vaccine dosage for little bodies--strong enough to illicit an immune response against coronavirus but not too strong to bring on side effects. So we'll take a closer look. Here in California we just had a battle of NorCal vs. SoCal, but that was in football with the Rams and 49ers going at it in the NFC Championship. The Rams won that round--but when it comes to the battle of controlling COVID, the Bay Area is blowing away Los Angeles--we'll explain. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pfizer has formally submitted its COVID vaccine to the FDA for emergency use authorization for use in children ages 5 and younger. Scientists have had a tough time perfecting the vaccine dosage for little bodies--strong enough to illicit an immune response against coronavirus but not too strong to bring on side effects. So we'll take a closer look.Here in California we just had a battle of NorCal vs. SoCal, but that was in football with the Rams and 49ers going at it in the NFC Championship. The Rams won that round--but when it comes to the battle of controlling COVID, the Bay Area is blowing away Los Angeles--we'll explain. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the governor of California, the mayors of Los Angeles and San Francisco plus a whole bunch of their VIP guests were all photographed without masks at yesterday's NFC Championship at Sofi stadium..........a lot of people are asking today if mask mandates have officially jumped the shark. An LA County Supervisor says it may be time to let people make their own decisions and calculated risks on when and where to mask up--so we'll talk with her about what comes next on mask policies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the governor of California, the mayors of Los Angeles and San Francisco plus a whole bunch of their VIP guests were all photographed without masks at yesterday's NFC Championship at Sofi stadium..........a lot of people are asking today if mask mandates have officially jumped the shark.An LA County Supervisor says it may be time to let people make their own decisions and calculated risks on when and where to mask up--so we'll talk with her about what comes next on mask policies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More countries in Europe are easing COVID restrictions; and several U.S. cities and states that had tough COVID precautions in place are gradually lifting them. San Francisco even is loosening its indoor mask requirements. But not in Los Angeles County. When should restrictions be eased?  Doctors want everyone now to where N-95 and KN-95 masks--out with the old cloth and thinner surgical masks. But there are lots of questions on how to wear them, for how long and if they can be reused; so we'll try to answer some of them.  We've talked about that subvariant of omicron, it's "little brother" the B-A-2. Well it's officially here in U.S., with a handful of cases reported in Los Angeles County. Is this the start of something much more ominous? And remember back to the early days of the pandemic when everyone was buying up all the alcohol? Sales were great. But now some alcohol makers are running out or supply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More countries in Europe are easing COVID restrictions; and several U.S. cities and states that had tough COVID precautions in place are gradually lifting them.San Francisco even is loosening its indoor mask requirements. But not in Los Angeles County. When should restrictions be eased? Doctors want everyone now to where N-95 and KN-95 masks--out with the old cloth and thinner surgical masks. But there are lots of questions on how to wear them, for how long and if they can be reused; so we'll try to answer some of them. We've talked about that subvariant of omicron, it's "little brother" the B-A-2. Well it's officially here in U.S., with a handful of cases reported in Los Angeles County. Is this the start of something much more ominous?And remember back to the early days of the pandemic when everyone was buying up all the alcohol? Sales were great. But now some alcohol makers are running out or supply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be iron clad and strictly enforced: the COVID vaccine mandate on indoor spaces in Los Angeles meant that if you wanted to go to a gym, or movie theater or restaurant, you had to show proof of being vaccinated. Turns out no one seems to be enforcing it..........and no fines or warnings have been issued by city public health officials. And If you took a COVID test recently and are still waiting for the results after two days...you're far from alone. We talk to one man who had to wait weeks before a response.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be iron clad and strictly enforced: the COVID vaccine mandate on indoor spaces in Los Angeles meant that if you wanted to go to a gym, or movie theater or restaurant, you had to show proof of being vaccinated.Turns out no one seems to be enforcing it..........and no fines or warnings have been issued by city public health officials.And If you took a COVID test recently and are still waiting for the results after two days...you're far from alone. We talk to one man who had to wait weeks before a response.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The COVID vaccine booster shot effort is in need of............a boost. The numbers of booster shots going into arms of Americans has slowed considerably in recent weeks and public health officials are wondering what they can do to kickstart the effort. Also on today's podcast, we're looking at why some pharmacies are telling immunocompromised people they can't get a fourth booster shot............even though the CDC has given it the green light. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The COVID vaccine booster shot effort is in need of............a boost.The numbers of booster shots going into arms of Americans has slowed considerably in recent weeks and public health officials are wondering what they can do to kickstart the effort.Also on today's podcast, we're looking at why some pharmacies are telling immunocompromised people they can't get a fourth booster shot............even though the CDC has given it the green light. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the Omicron variant had a little brother? Well, it kind of does.  Scientists are paying attention to a variant of this troublesome COVID variant. The Omicron relative is being called B-A 2, it's been found in both Europe and the U.S.--so we'll get to know this omicron relative and try to decipher how big of a problem it could be. Ethical questions are being raised about a hospital refusing to perform a heart transplant until a man gets vaccinated. So far, he's refused to get the shots..........even as the hospital is balking at going through with his transplant. And each time restaurants have started to climb off the mat from this COVID pandemic.........another new variant arrives and a new wave of infections follows. We'll hear from restaurant owners who are barely keeping their doors open after two years of this. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the Omicron variant had a little brother? Well, it kind of does. Scientists are paying attention to a variant of this troublesome COVID variant. The Omicron relative is being called B-A 2, it's been found in both Europe and the U.S.--so we'll get to know this omicron relative and try to decipher how big of a problem it could be.Ethical questions are being raised about a hospital refusing to perform a heart transplant until a man gets vaccinated. So far, he's refused to get the shots..........even as the hospital is balking at going through with his transplant.And each time restaurants have started to climb off the mat from this COVID pandemic.........another new variant arrives and a new wave of infections follows. We'll hear from restaurant owners who are barely keeping their doors open after two years of this. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

School aged kids here in California must receive about seven different inoculations before they're allowed in classrooms--they include vaccines against things like Polio, the chickenpox, measles mumps and rubella. Well one California lawmaker would like to add COVID-19 vaccinations to the list. So we'll take a closer look at making COVID vaccinations a permanent requirement for kids in the classroom. Those government-provided free, at-home rapid COVID testing kits are allegedly in the mail to the millions of people who ordered them online last week---plus, insurance companies are now required to cover the costs of rapid tests. Will all of these steps help ease the COVID testing shortage? And new research could provide answers on the origins and persistence of one Long COVID symptom: the dreaded so-called "brain fog" that some COVID victims still have months after their infection. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

School aged kids here in California must receive about seven different inoculations before they're allowed in classrooms--they include vaccines against things like Polio, the chickenpox, measles mumps and rubella. Well one California lawmaker would like to add COVID-19 vaccinations to the list. So we'll take a closer look at making COVID vaccinations a permanent requirement for kids in the classroom.Those government-provided free, at-home rapid COVID testing kits are allegedly in the mail to the millions of people who ordered them online last week---plus, insurance companies are now required to cover the costs of rapid tests. Will all of these steps help ease the COVID testing shortage?And new research could provide answers on the origins and persistence of one Long COVID symptom: the dreaded so-called "brain fog" that some COVID victims still have months after their infection. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teenagers are now cleared by the CDC and FDA to be vaccinated against COVID-19; but what if their parents won't let them get the shots? A bill in California would let kids as young as 12 get vaccinated without their parents consent. But can kids that young really make their own medical decisions? The pandemic has more parents in California taking their kids out of school and moving them into homeschooling. Some even form their own small groups and co-ops--we'll take a closer look. Then: There are thousands of Americans who caught COVID in the first wave of the pandemic back in early 2020; and two years later, they're still grappling with symptoms and effects of the virus. What more do we know about Long COVID? And finally, whether it's the great resignation or the great "shift," the pandemic has most definitely brought about long lasting changes to the American economy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teenagers are now cleared by the CDC and FDA to be vaccinated against COVID-19; but what if their parents won't let them get the shots? A bill in California would let kids as young as 12 get vaccinated without their parents consent. But can kids that young really make their own medical decisions?The pandemic has more parents in California taking their kids out of school and moving them into homeschooling. Some even form their own small groups and co-ops--we'll take a closer look.Then: There are thousands of Americans who caught COVID in the first wave of the pandemic back in early 2020; and two years later, they're still grappling with symptoms and effects of the virus. What more do we know about Long COVID?And finally, whether it's the great resignation or the great "shift," the pandemic has most definitely brought about long lasting changes to the American economy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two years ago on this very day...life in the United States would change as we know it. The CDC confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the country. It came from samples taken in Washington State.   Since then, the virus has spread everywhere infecting tens of millions of people and killing more than 850,000 so far.   So today we're taking stock of the COVID-19 pandemic two years later.   We'll explore what we've learned and the progress that's been made in trying to save lives and slow the spread of the virus.  But can we ever eliminate it? Some European countries are considering drastically easing restrictions and learning to live with the virus. Should we do that here?  We'll check in with a long hauler to find out how she and others like her are holding up two years in.  And we look into what can be done to move us along to the end...and what does that end look like? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two years ago on this very day...life in the United States would change as we know it. The CDC confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the country. It came from samples taken in Washington State.  Since then, the virus has spread everywhere infecting tens of millions of people and killing more than 850,000 so far.  So today we're taking stock of the COVID-19 pandemic two years later.  We'll explore what we've learned and the progress that's been made in trying to save lives and slow the spread of the virus. But can we ever eliminate it? Some European countries are considering drastically easing restrictions and learning to live with the virus. Should we do that here? We'll check in with a long hauler to find out how she and others like her are holding up two years in. And we look into what can be done to move us along to the end...and what does that end look like? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been told for a few weeks now that the omicron COVID variant is producing milder illnesses in the people unlucky enough to catch it--and indeed, there have even been some very preliminary studies backing up that notion. But what if we had it all wrong? We're starting to see an increase in COVID deaths here in L-A County. Last Tuesday, 15 deaths from COVID complications were reported by public health; that jumped to 66 recorded on Saturday, the highest in more than nine months. So we'll take a closer look at the supposedly "milder" omicron variant. Also--the hope had been that with the wildfire-like spread of the omicron variant, the COVID pandemic would turn "endemic," meaning we could start to treat COVID sicknesses like a seasonal flu. That thinking, it turns out, might have been too optimistic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been told for a few weeks now that the omicron COVID variant is producing milder illnesses in the people unlucky enough to catch it--and indeed, there have even been some very preliminary studies backing up that notion.But what if we had it all wrong?We're starting to see an increase in COVID deaths here in L-A County. Last Tuesday, 15 deaths from COVID complications were reported by public health; that jumped to 66 recorded on Saturday, the highest in more than nine months. So we'll take a closer look at the supposedly "milder" omicron variant.Also--the hope had been that with the wildfire-like spread of the omicron variant, the COVID pandemic would turn "endemic," meaning we could start to treat COVID sicknesses like a seasonal flu. That thinking, it turns out, might have been too optimistic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court strikes down President Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees. But the justices are allowing a mandate for healthcare workers to stand. President Biden is pledging more free at-home tests and high-quality masks for Americans as the Omicron surge continues. Many hospitals are at a breaking point right now. And nurses in Southern California are unhappy with new rules allowing them to come back to work after testing positive for Covid-19 if they don't have any symptoms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court strikes down President Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees. But the justices are allowing a mandate for healthcare workers to stand.President Biden is pledging more free at-home tests and high-quality masks for Americans as the Omicron surge continues.Many hospitals are at a breaking point right now. And nurses in Southern California are unhappy with new rules allowing them to come back to work after testing positive for Covid-19 if they don't have any symptoms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Private insurance will start covering the cost of at-home Covid-19 tests. Will it be easy to get reimbursed? And will it remain hard to find them? Pfizer is producing an Omicron-specific version of its Covid vaccine, but will it be too late to make a difference by the time it's available? And we could soon see the number of Covid cases plummet in the U.S. Scientists say we may be close to the peak of the Omicron surge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Private insurance will start covering the cost of at-home Covid-19 tests. Will it be easy to get reimbursed? And will it remain hard to find them?Pfizer is producing an Omicron-specific version of its Covid vaccine, but will it be too late to make a difference by the time it's available?And we could soon see the number of Covid cases plummet in the U.S. Scientists say we may be close to the peak of the Omicron surge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States set a new record with more than 140,000 Covid-19 patients in the hospital, but the good news is that most cases don't appear to be as severe. The CEO at United Airlines says none of the company's vaccinated employees died of Covid-19. Will this convince other businesses to implement vaccine mandates. We still don't have vaccines approved for children under the age of 5. When will that change? And even though more kids are getting Covid-19, some health experts think it's smart and necessary to keep schools open. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States set a new record with more than 140,000 Covid-19 patients in the hospital, but the good news is that most cases don't appear to be as severe.The CEO at United Airlines says none of the company's vaccinated employees died of Covid-19. Will this convince other businesses to implement vaccine mandates.We still don't have vaccines approved for children under the age of 5. When will that change?And even though more kids are getting Covid-19, some health experts think it's smart and necessary to keep schools open. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scammers are taking advantage of how hard it is to get a Covid-19 test amid the current Omicron surge. They're selling fake testing kits online and even setting up fake testing sites. Like doctors, veterinarians are being hit hard by the pandemic. There's extra pressure on them with all the new pets people have bought over the last couple years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scammers are taking advantage of how hard it is to get a Covid-19 test amid the current Omicron surge. They're selling fake testing kits online and even setting up fake testing sites.Like doctors, veterinarians are being hit hard by the pandemic. There's extra pressure on them with all the new pets people have bought over the last couple years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The number of kids hospitalized with Covid-19 in the United States is higher now than at any point during the pandemic. Is Omicron more dangerous to children or is it just the fact that kids under 5 can't get vaccinated? The CDC's changing guidance and messaging has been confusing and often frustrating to many Americans. And with Covid-19 cases surging, people might already be doing away with their 2022 New Year's resolutions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The number of kids hospitalized with Covid-19 in the United States is higher now than at any point during the pandemic. Is Omicron more dangerous to children or is it just the fact that kids under 5 can't get vaccinated?The CDC's changing guidance and messaging has been confusing and often frustrating to many Americans.And with Covid-19 cases surging, people might already be doing away with their 2022 New Year's resolutions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new Covid-19 vaccine already approved for use in India could be a "game changer" for developing countries. It's cheaper and easier to produce than most of the vaccines we have now. Some medical advisors to President Biden's transition team have been critical of the administration's response to Covid-19. They say we need to learn to live with the virus rather than tying to wipe it out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new Covid-19 vaccine already approved for use in India could be a "game changer" for developing countries. It's cheaper and easier to produce than most of the vaccines we have now.Some medical advisors to President Biden's transition team have been critical of the administration's response to Covid-19. They say we need to learn to live with the virus rather than tying to wipe it out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is not the new year mashup we were hoping for: catching the flu, and COVID, at the same time--it's being labeled "Flurona"and the first case has been reported in Los Angeles County. Add one more anxiety to your pandemic bingo cards. Schools in Chicago are closing again. The teacher's union there voting to go back to remote learning because of the omicron surge, running up against Chicago's mayor and many parents who have no desire to go back to Zoom classes. Will the same thing start happening in more school districts across the country? And with the rate of new infections setting pandemic records on an almost daily basis ....should we really still be focusing on cases when deciding to shut things down? A growing number of doctors say no.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is not the new year mashup we were hoping for: catching the flu, and COVID, at the same time--it's being labeled "Flurona"and the first case has been reported in Los Angeles County. Add one more anxiety to your pandemic bingo cards.Schools in Chicago are closing again. The teacher's union there voting to go back to remote learning because of the omicron surge, running up against Chicago's mayor and many parents who have no desire to go back to Zoom classes. Will the same thing start happening in more school districts across the country?And with the rate of new infections setting pandemic records on an almost daily basis ....should we really still be focusing on cases when deciding to shut things down? A growing number of doctors say no.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The winter COVID surge is well under way in the United States, leading to dubious new records. About one million cases were recorded Monday which surpassed the old record of 590-thousand set just last week. Can the country's healthcare system withstand the onslaught of cases and hospitalizations?  If that's not bad enough...there's a new variant found in southern France that has some scientists worried. Meanwhile hospitals are having a tough time finding enough of Pfizer's and Merck's COVID pills just as they're filling up.  Students are exhausted, stressed and burned out from the pandemic. Many of them are struggling with mental health issues and the constant changes when it comes to schools opening and closing. And finally.........COVID has exposed some major holes in America's system of caregiving for the children, the elderly and those in need. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The winter COVID surge is well under way in the United States, leading to dubious new records. About one million cases were recorded Monday which surpassed the old record of 590-thousand set just last week. Can the country's healthcare system withstand the onslaught of cases and hospitalizations? If that's not bad enough...there's a new variant found in southern France that has some scientists worried.Meanwhile hospitals are having a tough time finding enough of Pfizer's and Merck's COVID pills just as they're filling up. Students are exhausted, stressed and burned out from the pandemic. Many of them are struggling with mental health issues and the constant changes when it comes to schools opening and closing.And finally.........COVID has exposed some major holes in America's system of caregiving for the children, the elderly and those in need. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FDA kicked off 2022 by approving Pfizer's COVID booster shot for children as young as 12. Can boosted young teenagers play a big role in slowing COVID's rapid spread this Winter? 2022 also starts with some relief from medical bills--there should be much fewer surprises the next time you have to check into a hospital or pay a visit to the ER. If you're hopeful for a better 2022 than 2021...don't pay attention to how much money you're spending for things like gas, food and clothes. Everything is costing more as inflation tightens its grip on the American economy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FDA kicked off 2022 by approving Pfizer's COVID booster shot for children as young as 12. Can boosted young teenagers play a big role in slowing COVID's rapid spread this Winter?2022 also starts with some relief from medical bills--there should be much fewer surprises the next time you have to check into a hospital or pay a visit to the ER.If you're hopeful for a better 2022 than 2021...don't pay attention to how much money you're spending for things like gas, food and clothes. Everything is costing more as inflation tightens its grip on the American economy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden announces new measures to fight COVID and the omicron variant. One calls for health insurance companies to reimburse people for at-home test kits. The U.S. is lagging behind other countries when it comes to available and affordable rapid at-home COVID tests. Did omicron really begin in a person? Its origins might not be human. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden announces new measures to fight COVID and the omicron variant. One calls for health insurance companies to reimburse people for at-home test kits.The U.S. is lagging behind other countries when it comes to available and affordable rapid at-home COVID tests.Did omicron really begin in a person? Its origins might not be human. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scientists at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech may have developed a potential COVID-19 vaccine that would protect against existing and future strains of coronavirus. Dr. Steven Zeichner is an immunologist & infectious disease specialist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. There are several symptoms tied to COVID "long hauler" syndrome : from long-term fatigue to gastrointestinal issues to persistent coughs, they can range from the annoying to the debilitating. But there are some isolated cases of intense long-haul symptoms that are downright scary. Ivan Agerton shares his harrowing experience. Rutgers University in New Jersey has become the first major college system in the country to require that students coming back to campus in the Fall be vaccinated against COVID-19. Lynn Pasquerella is president of the Association of American Colleges & Universities. One of the common side effects of the coronavirus vaccine is soreness in your arm. But there may be a simple thing you can do to minimize the pain. Dr. Brian McDonough from Trinity Health answers some of the most frequently asked questions about what to do before and after your vaccine shot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scientists at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech may have developed a potential COVID-19 vaccine that would protect against existing and future strains of coronavirus. Dr. Steven Zeichner is an immunologist & infectious disease specialist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.There are several symptoms tied to COVID "long hauler" syndrome : from long-term fatigue to gastrointestinal issues to persistent coughs, they can range from the annoying to the debilitating. But there are some isolated cases of intense long-haul symptoms that are downright scary. Ivan Agerton shares his harrowing experience.Rutgers University in New Jersey has become the first major college system in the country to require that students coming back to campus in the Fall be vaccinated against COVID-19. Lynn Pasquerella is president of the Association of American Colleges & Universities.One of the common side effects of the coronavirus vaccine is soreness in your arm. But there may be a simple thing you can do to minimize the pain. Dr. Brian McDonough from Trinity Health answers some of the most frequently asked questions about what to do before and after your vaccine shot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've probably seen the posts on social media from your loved ones, getting their COVID vaccinations or flashing their vaccine cards. Then you pause for a second and wonder how they were eligible to get vaccinated. And you're pretty sure that person cut the vaccine line. Those who did cut the line have set off some pretty heated debates among those closest to them. Carmel Shachar is executive director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology & Bioethics at Harvard Law School. It took a while to get here. But after several missteps, some supply and organizational problems and lots of frustrations, California is just about ready to offer up COVID vaccinations to every adult who wants one. Catherine Flores-Martin is the executive director of the California Immunization Coalition and a member of the California COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee. Two things you've likely been missing over these last few months: vacations and vaccinations. You can head down to the U.S. Virgin Islands, which have a very healthy supply of COVID vaccine doses. Angela East is the coordinator and director of the COVID vaccine program at Plessen Healthcare on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands  Krispy Kreme offered up what certainly seemed like a well-intentioned and delicious incentive: bring in proof of receiving a COVID vaccine, and we'll give you a free glazed donut. But the offer set off a sometimes bitter debate among physicians and scientists over using an unhealthy treat to incentivize the healthy act of vaccination. Dr. Uche Blackstock is an emergency medicine physician and the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equality. She's also a medical contributor to Yahoo News.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've probably seen the posts on social media from your loved ones, getting their COVID vaccinations or flashing their vaccine cards. Then you pause for a second and wonder how they were eligible to get vaccinated. And you're pretty sure that person cut the vaccine line. Those who did cut the line have set off some pretty heated debates among those closest to them. Carmel Shachar is executive director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology & Bioethics at Harvard Law School.It took a while to get here. But after several missteps, some supply and organizational problems and lots of frustrations, California is just about ready to offer up COVID vaccinations to every adult who wants one. Catherine Flores-Martin is the executive director of the California Immunization Coalition and a member of the California COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee.Two things you've likely been missing over these last few months: vacations and vaccinations. You can head down to the U.S. Virgin Islands, which have a very healthy supply of COVID vaccine doses. Angela East is the coordinator and director of the COVID vaccine program at Plessen Healthcare on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands Krispy Kreme offered up what certainly seemed like a well-intentioned and delicious incentive: bring in proof of receiving a COVID vaccine, and we'll give you a free glazed donut. But the offer set off a sometimes bitter debate among physicians and scientists over using an unhealthy treat to incentivize the healthy act of vaccination. Dr. Uche Blackstock is an emergency medicine physician and the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equality. She's also a medical contributor to Yahoo News.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctors in Israel have found when pregnant women get COVID shots, their babies are born with ready-made COVID-fighting antibodies. The researchers believe that the find vindicates health officials’ call to pregnant women to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Dr. Sherry Ross is an OB/GYN and Women’s Health Expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. Mainland Europe is getting hit hard again by the coronavirus. Cases are going up and Italy is entering a third lockdown. Bloomberg reporter Marco Bertacche joins from Milan, Italy. Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure will open back up on April 30th. It was just about a year ago they closed because of the pandemic. There will be changes, social distancing and masks required. How safe will the Happiest Place on Earth be? Dr. Doctor Peter Chin-Hong is an infectious disease specialist at UC San Francisco. The airline industry took a beating in 2020. Countries closed their borders and many people didn't want to take the chance of flying and getting sick with COVID. But, undeterred by the pandemic, two new airlines are launching. Joe Brancatelli, the founder and editor of the business traveler advisory site JoeSentMe.com, explains. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctors in Israel have found when pregnant women get COVID shots, their babies are born with ready-made COVID-fighting antibodies. The researchers believe that the find vindicates health officials’ call to pregnant women to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Dr. Sherry Ross is an OB/GYN and Women’s Health Expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica.Mainland Europe is getting hit hard again by the coronavirus. Cases are going up and Italy is entering a third lockdown. Bloomberg reporter Marco Bertacche joins from Milan, Italy.Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure will open back up on April 30th. It was just about a year ago they closed because of the pandemic. There will be changes, social distancing and masks required. How safe will the Happiest Place on Earth be? Dr. Doctor Peter Chin-Hong is an infectious disease specialist at UC San Francisco.The airline industry took a beating in 2020. Countries closed their borders and many people didn't want to take the chance of flying and getting sick with COVID. But, undeterred by the pandemic, two new airlines are launching. Joe Brancatelli, the founder and editor of the business traveler advisory site JoeSentMe.com, explains. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration says it's working to buy additional 200 million doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to vaccinate most of Americans by the fall. Dr. Dena Grayson says she's "confident" President Biden will meet the goal."   Dr. Michael Osterholm, a member of the Biden administration's COVID-19 task force, says double-making may "lower" the level of protection. A healthcare worker died at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center shortly after receiving his second dose of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. But Dr. Andrew Noymer says there's "no therapy that doesn't have side effects." An underground economy has been created with some businesses defying the health orders and staying open. Steve Kharazian, who owns Fades and Blades Barbershop in Burbank, California, says he's just trying to stay afloat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration says it's working to buy additional 200 million doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to vaccinate most of Americans by the fall. Dr. Dena Grayson says she's "confident" President Biden will meet the goal." Dr. Michael Osterholm, a member of the Biden administration's COVID-19 task force, says double-making may "lower" the level of protection. A healthcare worker died at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center shortly after receiving his second dose of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. But Dr. Andrew Noymer says there's "no therapy that doesn't have side effects." An underground economy has been created with some businesses defying the health orders and staying open. Steve Kharazian, who owns Fades and Blades Barbershop in Burbank, California, says he's just trying to stay afloat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden says he wants to release nearly all available coronavirus vaccine doses, instead of holding back some of the vaccine. Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine says the incoming Biden administration appears to follow the British vaccine distribution model.  Doctors are getting inundated with questions about the coronavirus vaccine distribution and its process. But medical service providers don't have all the answers. Dr. Anita Gorwara from Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica breaks down some of the FAQs. With the advent of the coronavirus vaccine, many people are already developing anxiety about going back to the office and having to deal with annoying co-workers. Dr. Jamie Zuckerman shares tip on how to prepare for the stress of life after the pandemic.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden says he wants to release nearly all available coronavirus vaccine doses, instead of holding back some of the vaccine. Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine says the incoming Biden administration appears to follow the British vaccine distribution model. Doctors are getting inundated with questions about the coronavirus vaccine distribution and its process. But medical service providers don't have all the answers. Dr. Anita Gorwara from Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica breaks down some of the FAQs.With the advent of the coronavirus vaccine, many people are already developing anxiety about going back to the office and having to deal with annoying co-workers. Dr. Jamie Zuckerman shares tip on how to prepare for the stress of life after the pandemic.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some hospital workers are refusing to get vaccinated for the coronavirus. Dr. Peter Katona from UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine says it's "like beating your head against the wall" to convince people that the vaccine had gone through the right verification processes.   Los Angeles County medical facilities are running out of supplies and hospital beds. Ambulance operators are told not to bring in patients who have no chance of surviving their illnesses. Dr. Nichole Bosson from the Los Angeles County EMS Agency and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's Keith Hobbs describe what they are seeing on the ground.  Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Medical Center in Mendocino County, California managed to vaccinate 850 people in less than three hours when their freezers broke down. Dr. Bessant Parker and Judson Howe from the hospital explain how their quick thinking worked.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some hospital workers are refusing to get vaccinated for the coronavirus. Dr. Peter Katona from UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine says it's "like beating your head against the wall" to convince people that the vaccine had gone through the right verification processes.  Los Angeles County medical facilities are running out of supplies and hospital beds. Ambulance operators are told not to bring in patients who have no chance of surviving their illnesses. Dr. Nichole Bosson from the Los Angeles County EMS Agency and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's Keith Hobbs describe what they are seeing on the ground. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Medical Center in Mendocino County, California managed to vaccinate 850 people in less than three hours when their freezers broke down. Dr. Bessant Parker and Judson Howe from the hospital explain how their quick thinking worked.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot of finger-pointing over the slow vaccine rollout. Luckily, Dr. Rebecca Wurtz from the University of Minnesota thinks things are "only going to get better." The coronavirus is not letting up in Southern California despite repeated warnings and pleas from health and public officials. Dr. Neha Nanda from Keck Medicine of USC says "modifying human behaviors" is no easy task. Dr. David Eisenman from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health believes a lack of federal leaderships is creating challenges for local officials to get their messaging stick.  Now that the second COVID relief bill has passed, a new round of stimulus checks may soon show up on Americans' bank accounts. But Scott Deacle from Ursinus College says the federal government could have saved a lot of money on the $900 billion relief package if it gave stimulus checks only to those who lost their jobs in industries that are most impacted by the pandemic, such as retail and travel.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot of finger-pointing over the slow vaccine rollout. Luckily, Dr. Rebecca Wurtz from the University of Minnesota thinks things are "only going to get better."The coronavirus is not letting up in Southern California despite repeated warnings and pleas from health and public officials. Dr. Neha Nanda from Keck Medicine of USC says "modifying human behaviors" is no easy task. Dr. David Eisenman from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health believes a lack of federal leaderships is creating challenges for local officials to get their messaging stick. Now that the second COVID relief bill has passed, a new round of stimulus checks may soon show up on Americans' bank accounts. But Scott Deacle from Ursinus College says the federal government could have saved a lot of money on the $900 billion relief package if it gave stimulus checks only to those who lost their jobs in industries that are most impacted by the pandemic, such as retail and travel.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FDA may be days away from approving another coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Shane Crotty from the La Jolla Institutes of Immunology explains how the Moderna vaccine works.  The debate over whether to vaccinate prison inmates is heating up. Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales weight in.  The FDA approves the first, over-the-counter home test for the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Tromberg breaks down what we know about the new test so far.  Researchers say people with certain genes may be more susceptible to getting a severe case of COVID-19. Dr. Konrad Rawlik from the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute decodes the latest findings.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FDA may be days away from approving another coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Shane Crotty from the La Jolla Institutes of Immunology explains how the Moderna vaccine works. The debate over whether to vaccinate prison inmates is heating up. Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales weight in. The FDA approves the first, over-the-counter home test for the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Tromberg breaks down what we know about the new test so far. Researchers say people with certain genes may be more susceptible to getting a severe case of COVID-19. Dr. Konrad Rawlik from the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute decodes the latest findings.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America is having a D-day moment as it rolls out the largest national vaccination effort in history. Dr. Howard Markel from the University of Michigan School of Public Health says this is an unprecedented time in American public health. How do coronavirus vaccines work? Dr. Gregory Poland from the Mayo Clinic explains.  Canada has also begun distributing the coronavirus vaccine. But Prof. Amir Attaran from the University of Ottawa says the Canadian Government is "very, very far behind" the United States.  The wealthy and powerful may try to pull strings to jump the vaccine lines. Ruth Faden from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics  Temperature checks and deep cleanings won't cut it. Dr. Thersa Sweet from Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health says many work places are not doing a good job in protecting employees from the virus.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America is having a D-day moment as it rolls out the largest national vaccination effort in history. Dr. Howard Markel from the University of Michigan School of Public Health says this is an unprecedented time in American public health.How do coronavirus vaccines work? Dr. Gregory Poland from the Mayo Clinic explains. Canada has also begun distributing the coronavirus vaccine. But Prof. Amir Attaran from the University of Ottawa says the Canadian Government is "very, very far behind" the United States. The wealthy and powerful may try to pull strings to jump the vaccine lines. Ruth Faden from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics Temperature checks and deep cleanings won't cut it. Dr. Thersa Sweet from Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health says many work places are not doing a good job in protecting employees from the virus.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine headed toward approval in the U.S. Doctors will watch for possible vaccine side effects. Why is Rural America struggling containing the virus? Remote learning could be causing vision problems in kids. Your boss might have more control over your personal life right now than you realize. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine headed toward approval in the U.S.Doctors will watch for possible vaccine side effects.Why is Rural America struggling containing the virus?Remote learning could be causing vision problems in kids.Your boss might have more control over your personal life right now than you realize. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UK investigators are looking into reports of coronavirus vaccine recipients having allergic reactions. Dr. Angela Rasmussen from the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science & Security says it may take a while before we know the allergic reactions are linked to the vaccine. Many of us may be tired of wearing facial coverings, but Dr. Chris Colbert from the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the University of Illinois/Chicago says it'll take at least an year before we can interact with others without face masks.  President-elect Joe Biden has announced set of plans to combat the pandemic, including a possible national mandate on facial coverings. Dr. Peter Katona from UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine offers "cautious optimism." A California small business-owner is keeping her café doors open by designating the patio area as "protest zones" to work around the State government's outdoor dining ban. Tricia Neal, who owns the Swork coffee shop in Eagle Rock, CA, says, while she doesn't blame health officials, the outdoor dining ban has been hard on her business. Americans are desperately in need of financial assistance from the second COVID relief bill. But what's holding it up in Congress? Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is to be blamed.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UK investigators are looking into reports of coronavirus vaccine recipients having allergic reactions. Dr. Angela Rasmussen from the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science & Security says it may take a while before we know the allergic reactions are linked to the vaccine.Many of us may be tired of wearing facial coverings, but Dr. Chris Colbert from the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the University of Illinois/Chicago says it'll take at least an year before we can interact with others without face masks. President-elect Joe Biden has announced set of plans to combat the pandemic, including a possible national mandate on facial coverings. Dr. Peter Katona from UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine offers "cautious optimism."A California small business-owner is keeping her café doors open by designating the patio area as "protest zones" to work around the State government's outdoor dining ban. Tricia Neal, who owns the Swork coffee shop in Eagle Rock, CA, says, while she doesn't blame health officials, the outdoor dining ban has been hard on her business.Americans are desperately in need of financial assistance from the second COVID relief bill. But what's holding it up in Congress? Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is to be blamed.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the U.S. and European nations are still struggling to curb the spread of the virus, China appears to be recovering well. How did it do it? Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding explains the social solidarity and collective trust in health rules may bear fruit.  A coronavirus-positive couple gets arrested after flying to Hawaii. Attorney Lou Shapiro says there is a legal foundation for criminally charging the duo. A new blood test might be able to predict the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Dan Barouch describes the new research by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. There's some optimism Congress may be able to reach an agreement on the second COVID-19 stimulus package. But Prof. David Fiorenza from the Villanova School of Business says, even if the deal is made today, the first round of checks won't reach Americans until January.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the U.S. and European nations are still struggling to curb the spread of the virus, China appears to be recovering well. How did it do it? Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding explains the social solidarity and collective trust in health rules may bear fruit. A coronavirus-positive couple gets arrested after flying to Hawaii. Attorney Lou Shapiro says there is a legal foundation for criminally charging the duo.A new blood test might be able to predict the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Dan Barouch describes the new research by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.There's some optimism Congress may be able to reach an agreement on the second COVID-19 stimulus package. But Prof. David Fiorenza from the Villanova School of Business says, even if the deal is made today, the first round of checks won't reach Americans until January.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cyber-espionage is underway to steal life-saving information about the international coronavirus vaccine chain. Nick Rossmann from IBM Security X-Force warns hackers have launched a phishing campaign to steal information on the World Health Organization’s initiative for distributing the vaccine to developing countries. The U.K is set to distribute the Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Thomas Yadegar from Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says he's hopeful that the U.S. will efficiently and effectively deliver a vaccine when it becomes available. The Department of Defense says everyone, who gets vaccinated for the coronavirus, will receive a vaccination record card. Dr. John Grabenstein says the vaccination cards serve an important purpose. But constitutional scholar John Shu says no one can be forced into being vaccinated or carrying a vaccination card.  Warner Bros. Pictures announced that all of its 2021 films will stream on HBO Max at the same time they play in theaters. Variety's Cynthia Littleton says the latest development could have a significant impact on the movie industry. The pandemic has led to an increase in plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Steven L. Davis says he's seeing more patients with "Zoom Dysmorphia." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cyber-espionage is underway to steal life-saving information about the international coronavirus vaccine chain. Nick Rossmann from IBM Security X-Force warns hackers have launched a phishing campaign to steal information on the World Health Organization’s initiative for distributing the vaccine to developing countries.The U.K is set to distribute the Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Thomas Yadegar from Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says he's hopeful that the U.S. will efficiently and effectively deliver a vaccine when it becomes available.The Department of Defense says everyone, who gets vaccinated for the coronavirus, will receive a vaccination record card. Dr. John Grabenstein says the vaccination cards serve an important purpose. But constitutional scholar John Shu says no one can be forced into being vaccinated or carrying a vaccination card. Warner Bros. Pictures announced that all of its 2021 films will stream on HBO Max at the same time they play in theaters. Variety's Cynthia Littleton says the latest development could have a significant impact on the movie industry.The pandemic has led to an increase in plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Steven L. Davis says he's seeing more patients with "Zoom Dysmorphia." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the side effects of coronavirus vaccine candidates? And should we be concerned? Deborah Fuller from the University of Washington and Dr. Robert Frenck from Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Vaccine Research Center explain. When a coronavirus vaccine is ready, at least the first shot will not cost you anything. Karyn Schwartz from the Kaiser Family Foundation explains.  Millions of Americans continue to ignore pleas from health officials. Dr. Moe Gelbart from the Torrance Memorial Medical Center breaks down the psychology behind the defiant behaviors. Black Friday will look different during the pandemic. Stores will be shut down but retailers are pivoting digitally. Burt Flickinger from the Strategic Resource Group preview this year's biggest deals.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the side effects of coronavirus vaccine candidates? And should we be concerned? Deborah Fuller from the University of Washington and Dr. Robert Frenck from Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Vaccine Research Center explain.When a coronavirus vaccine is ready, at least the first shot will not cost you anything. Karyn Schwartz from the Kaiser Family Foundation explains. Millions of Americans continue to ignore pleas from health officials. Dr. Moe Gelbart from the Torrance Memorial Medical Center breaks down the psychology behind the defiant behaviors.Black Friday will look different during the pandemic. Stores will be shut down but retailers are pivoting digitally. Burt Flickinger from the Strategic Resource Group preview this year's biggest deals.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AstraZeneca says its COVID-19 vaccine could be up to 90 percent effective in preventing the disease. Dr. William Schaffner from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine says the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is looking to prioritize healthcare workers and people in nursing homes when a vaccine is ready to be distributed.     The F-D-A has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Regeneron’s monoclonal antibodies. Dr. Thomas Yadegar from Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UC San Francisco explain how the treatment works.  Millions of Americans are still planning to stick to their Thanksgiving plans. If you must have a gathering, Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Illinois/Chicago says people should stuff their turkey, not their dinner table. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AstraZeneca says its COVID-19 vaccine could be up to 90 percent effective in preventing the disease. Dr. William Schaffner from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine says the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is looking to prioritize healthcare workers and people in nursing homes when a vaccine is ready to be distributed.   The F-D-A has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Regeneron’s monoclonal antibodies. Dr. Thomas Yadegar from Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UC San Francisco explain how the treatment works. Millions of Americans are still planning to stick to their Thanksgiving plans. If you must have a gathering, Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Illinois/Chicago says people should stuff their turkey, not their dinner table. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pfizer is asking for emergency use authorization for its a coronavirus vaccine candidate from the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Gregory Poland from the Mayo Clinic explains what we know so far about the efficacy and side effects of the Pfizer vaccine.  Dr. Michael Osterholm, a new member of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus task force, says the Trump White House's refusal to share life-saving data on the pandemic "angers" him. The State of California is issuing an overnight curfew to curb the spread of the virus. Dr. Mark Ghaly from California's Health and Human Services explains why the stay-at-home-order is needed in the Golden State. Shoppers won't be busting through doors this holiday shopping season. Mike Bruno from CNN Underscored describes what Black Friday would look like during this pandemic.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pfizer is asking for emergency use authorization for its a coronavirus vaccine candidate from the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Gregory Poland from the Mayo Clinic explains what we know so far about the efficacy and side effects of the Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Michael Osterholm, a new member of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus task force, says the Trump White House's refusal to share life-saving data on the pandemic "angers" him.The State of California is issuing an overnight curfew to curb the spread of the virus. Dr. Mark Ghaly from California's Health and Human Services explains why the stay-at-home-order is needed in the Golden State.Shoppers won't be busting through doors this holiday shopping season. Mike Bruno from CNN Underscored describes what Black Friday would look like during this pandemic.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC and FDA are scheduled to have key meetings ahead of the mass distribution of a coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Julie Swann from North Carolina State University explains how it'll be done.  The world-renowned Mayo Clinic is seeing a massive coronavirus outbreak among its staff members. Dr. Conor Loftus from the Mayo Clinic describes how the hospital system became overwhelmed with COVID infections.  In Australia, the coronavirus is behaving strangely. Dr. Ali Nouri explains. In New York, people are allowed to grab a drink at a bar and get a haircut at a barbershop. But schools are off limits. New York City Councilman Mark Treyger is not happy about that. A New York City restaurant will require diners to take a rapid test before sitting down for a meal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC and FDA are scheduled to have key meetings ahead of the mass distribution of a coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Julie Swann from North Carolina State University explains how it'll be done. The world-renowned Mayo Clinic is seeing a massive coronavirus outbreak among its staff members. Dr. Conor Loftus from the Mayo Clinic describes how the hospital system became overwhelmed with COVID infections. In Australia, the coronavirus is behaving strangely. Dr. Ali Nouri explains.In New York, people are allowed to grab a drink at a bar and get a haircut at a barbershop. But schools are off limits. New York City Councilman Mark Treyger is not happy about that.A New York City restaurant will require diners to take a rapid test before sitting down for a meal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COVID-19 strikes close to home for one family after one person spread the virus to multiple family members.  Pfizer has updated its data on its coronavirus vaccine, saying it's now showing a 95% effectiveness rate. Dr. Peter Hotez from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston explains what the latest findings mean. A Danish study questions the effectiveness of face masks. Dr. Angela Rasmussen from the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science & Security explains. Google Maps has a new feature called the COVID Layer, which provides real-time data on the coronavirus.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COVID-19 strikes close to home for one family after one person spread the virus to multiple family members. Pfizer has updated its data on its coronavirus vaccine, saying it's now showing a 95% effectiveness rate. Dr. Peter Hotez from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston explains what the latest findings mean.A Danish study questions the effectiveness of face masks. Dr. Angela Rasmussen from the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science & Security explains.Google Maps has a new feature called the COVID Layer, which provides real-time data on the coronavirus.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group of hospitals, doctors and nurses are urging the Trump administration to share the latest COVID-19 data with President-elect Joe Biden. Dr. Susan Bailey from the American Medical Association explains data sharing during the pandemic is a matter of life and death. The coronavirus is spreading rapidly across Sweden. Dr. Peter Kasson from Uppsala University in Sweden says the situation in the European country looks similar to what's happening in the United States.  Nearly 10 months into the pandemic, residential trash cans are getting fuller while trash levels at bars, concert venues and office buildings are way down. David Biderman from the Solid Waste Association of North America​ urges people not to put disposable masks into recyclable bins.  The FDA approved the antiviral drug Remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 although its effectiveness was not fully vetted. Dr. Ravi Gupta from the University of Pennsylvania says the FDA needs to be stronger.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group of hospitals, doctors and nurses are urging the Trump administration to share the latest COVID-19 data with President-elect Joe Biden. Dr. Susan Bailey from the American Medical Association explains data sharing during the pandemic is a matter of life and death.The coronavirus is spreading rapidly across Sweden. Dr. Peter Kasson from Uppsala University in Sweden says the situation in the European country looks similar to what's happening in the United States. Nearly 10 months into the pandemic, residential trash cans are getting fuller while trash levels at bars, concert venues and office buildings are way down. David Biderman from the Solid Waste Association of North America​ urges people not to put disposable masks into recyclable bins. The FDA approved the antiviral drug Remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 although its effectiveness was not fully vetted. Dr. Ravi Gupta from the University of Pennsylvania says the FDA needs to be stronger.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preliminary data from Moderna's coronavirus vaccine trial is an "spectacular accomplishment," according to Dr. Timothy Shacker from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Are schools more dangerous to young students than restaurants? Dr. Nathaniel Beers from Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C. explains.  Hospitals in the Midwest are postponing non-urgent procedures to make room for COVID-19 patients. Dr. Chris Colbert from the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at University of Illinois/Chicago describes what he and his fellow doctors are experiencing.  Many American families are planning to have Thanksgiving dinner despite a spike in coronavirus cases. Can you and your family be protected from the virus if everyone gets tested before the holiday? Dr. Patrick Godbey from the College of American Pathologists explains.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preliminary data from Moderna's coronavirus vaccine trial is an "spectacular accomplishment," according to Dr. Timothy Shacker from the University of Minnesota Medical School.Are schools more dangerous to young students than restaurants? Dr. Nathaniel Beers from Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C. explains. Hospitals in the Midwest are postponing non-urgent procedures to make room for COVID-19 patients. Dr. Chris Colbert from the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at University of Illinois/Chicago describes what he and his fellow doctors are experiencing. Many American families are planning to have Thanksgiving dinner despite a spike in coronavirus cases. Can you and your family be protected from the virus if everyone gets tested before the holiday? Dr. Patrick Godbey from the College of American Pathologists explains.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rare COVID-19 complication, which was previously seen among children, is now showing up among adult patients. Dr. Nicholas Hendren from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center shares his latest findings.   States have until Nov. 1 to set up coronavirus vaccine distribution centers. Bloomberg News' Michelle Cortez says building vaccine distribution centers is no easy task.  Thanksgiving may be canceled for many families. But Dr. Kathleen Smith says people can catch up with the loved ones in creative ways.   The California city of Burbank becomes the latest in the nation to enforce face covering requirements.  With no indication when Congress will pass the second stimulus package, David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business, says many small towns and municipalities are forced to make tough decision.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rare COVID-19 complication, which was previously seen among children, is now showing up among adult patients. Dr. Nicholas Hendren from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center shares his latest findings.  States have until Nov. 1 to set up coronavirus vaccine distribution centers. Bloomberg News' Michelle Cortez says building vaccine distribution centers is no easy task. Thanksgiving may be canceled for many families. But Dr. Kathleen Smith says people can catch up with the loved ones in creative ways.  The California city of Burbank becomes the latest in the nation to enforce face covering requirements. With no indication when Congress will pass the second stimulus package, David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business, says many small towns and municipalities are forced to make tough decision.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is grappling with another spike in the number of coronavirus infections. While European countries had to issue lockdown orders again to curb the spread of the virus, some U.S. hospitals in the Midwest and the South are being stretched thin. Dr. Michael Mina from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health fears the virus will spread further during the winter months. All 50 states are supposed to turn in COVID vaccine distribution plans to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by the end of this week.   2020 has been a banner year for health insurance companies. But with so many of us staying home and skipping all kinds of medical exams and procedures, insurance companies are reaping the benefits. Firefighters are trying to battle fires while fighting off COVID-19. Air filtration systems are flying off the shelves across the country. USA TODAY's Jennifer Jolly says the shopping frenzy for air purifiers will likely last.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is grappling with another spike in the number of coronavirus infections. While European countries had to issue lockdown orders again to curb the spread of the virus, some U.S. hospitals in the Midwest and the South are being stretched thin. Dr. Michael Mina from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health fears the virus will spread further during the winter months.All 50 states are supposed to turn in COVID vaccine distribution plans to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by the end of this week.  2020 has been a banner year for health insurance companies. But with so many of us staying home and skipping all kinds of medical exams and procedures, insurance companies are reaping the benefits.Firefighters are trying to battle fires while fighting off COVID-19.Air filtration systems are flying off the shelves across the country. USA TODAY's Jennifer Jolly says the shopping frenzy for air purifiers will likely last.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some 6,000 scientists from around the world have signed the Great Barrington, claiming that lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders are the wrong way to manage the coronavirus outbreak. Childhood obesity is being worsened by the pandemic. And Jamie Bussel from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says children from at-risk communities will be more impacted.  Beverly Hills banned trick-or-tricking in the midst of the pandemic. Does it mean Halloween is canceled in 90210? There's another spike in coronavirus infections in more than 30 states just ahead of the winter season. Olivia Troye, a former aide to the White House Coronavirus Task Force, discusses the Trump administration's strategy of insisting the country is "turning the corner" on COVID-19.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some 6,000 scientists from around the world have signed the Great Barrington, claiming that lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders are the wrong way to manage the coronavirus outbreak.Childhood obesity is being worsened by the pandemic. And Jamie Bussel from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says children from at-risk communities will be more impacted. Beverly Hills banned trick-or-tricking in the midst of the pandemic. Does it mean Halloween is canceled in 90210?There's another spike in coronavirus infections in more than 30 states just ahead of the winter season. Olivia Troye, a former aide to the White House Coronavirus Task Force, discusses the Trump administration's strategy of insisting the country is "turning the corner" on COVID-19.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweden has one of the lowest rates of daily new coronavirus cases in all of Europe. It avoided strict lockdowns. But there's concern there that a second surge is happening. Is Sweden doing it right? Dogs are being used to sniff out the coronavirus. Are politics playing too big of a role in public health now? Lawmakers might be close to a new stimulus bill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweden has one of the lowest rates of daily new coronavirus cases in all of Europe. It avoided strict lockdowns. But there's concern there that a second surge is happening. Is Sweden doing it right?Dogs are being used to sniff out the coronavirus.Are politics playing too big of a role in public health now?Lawmakers might be close to a new stimulus bill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The worldwide death toll hits one million in the COVID-19 pandemic. Are we making any progress? Some NFL players test positive for the coronavirus. What does this mean for the rest of the season? Is remodeling your home in the middle of a pandemic a good idea? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The worldwide death toll hits one million in the COVID-19 pandemic. Are we making any progress?Some NFL players test positive for the coronavirus. What does this mean for the rest of the season?Is remodeling your home in the middle of a pandemic a good idea? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City is the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. as cases are spiking daily. When will things slow down?  Scammers and thieves are using the coronavirus to swindle people. You can protect yourself though with common sense and some research.   The Olympics are officially postponed until next year. How does this impact athletes and is it a sign that you should be cautious when planning that summer vacation?  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Losing sense of smell is cluing doctors in to another symptom of this new coronavirus. Can it help identify patients quicker before even worse symptoms start? Hoarding toilet paper is one of the more puzzling impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Why are people stocking up when there's no shortage? The Summer Olympics in Tokyo appear headed to a postponement. Do organizers even have a choice at this point?  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the historical significance of the challenge to defeat this coronavirus.  Stress, fear and anxiety are gripping lots of people. You're not alone and there are ways to feel better.  The food supply chain remains strong even though many store shelves are empty.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While scientists quickly work to develop a coronavirus vaccine before it spreads even further, other researchers are looking at current drugs for immediate treatment. When can they be put into use?  Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are working to erase fake news about the virus. But is it too late?   The coronavirus seems to be hitting younger people hard as many who get the virus have to go to the hospital. Maybe social distancing should be taken more seriously by those who still want to party.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ventilators and other medical supplies seem to be in short supply during this coronavirus pandemic. Why?  What happens to millions of students if they can't go back to school?  This coronavirus doesn't appear to be hitting those with asthma any harder than others. What does it indicate about the nature of the virus?     See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Financial help is on the way as the federal government is pledging to send millions of people checks for $1,000 to help them deal with the hard economic impacts of the coronavirus.  Airlines want a bailout too but do they really need it?   An American college student overseas recounts her long and rough journey home in the middle of the coronavirus crisis after someone near her tests positive.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of people are now impacted by "shelter in place orders" as the effects of the coronavirus reach into neighborhoods across the country. People flock to grocery stores for toilet paper, water and other supplies. Can the country's supply chain handle it? Anxiety and fear of this invisible virus are plaguing people's minds. What are the best ways to cope?   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest update on the coronavirus pandemic crisis, the president's national emergency declaration order and a conversation with an American woman who recovered from the virus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices